# VLC Remote

> Remote Control for VLC

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id299344206](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id299344206)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id299344206`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hobbyist Software Limited
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (597 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.70.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-09-03
- **First published:** 2008-12-09
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vlc-remote/id299344206)
- **Website:** [http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/VLC-more](http://www.hobbyistsoftware.com/VLC-more)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/privacy](http://hobbyistsoftware.com/privacy)

## Description

VLC Remote lets you control VLC Media Player on Mac, Windows, and Linux from your computer or mobile devices. It scans your local network, provides a full set of playback controls, volume, seek, subtitle and audio track adjustments, a playlist viewer, and a Today widget for quick access.

The app supports iPhone and iPad, offers a free version with ads and file-browsing limitations, and a paid upgrade for unlimited devices and full features. Setup is fast, and it works with VLC 2.0 and above.

## Rankings

- #67,671 — Overall
- #22 — software
- #65 — limit

## Review summary

Reviewers praise VLC Remote for its comprehensive VLC control and the convenience of using a phone as a remote. The setup is quick and it generally works well when connected. However, persistent issues include a pricey subscription model, intermittent connectivity and pauses, an aging user interface, and licensing frustrations for long-time buyers. Overall, it's a powerful tool for VLC users who can tolerate the cost and occasional reliability problems.

### Pros

- Full featured and powerful with detailed VLC controls.
- Very convenient as a remote control, letting you manage playback without using the computer.
- Quick and easy setup, often ready in under a minute.
- Generally reliable and performs as advertised when connected.

### Cons

- High price with subscription model; many reviewers dislike recurring fees.
- Unreliable connections: inconsistent pairing, frequent pauses, or needing restarts.
- Outdated UI/UX; interface hasn’t been updated in years.
- Old purchase licenses not recognized; forced to switch to a subscription after years of ownership.

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