# VLC Streamer Pro

> Stream movies from your PC

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id410031728](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id410031728)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id410031728`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hobbyist Software Limited
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (743 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.22.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-02
- **First published:** 2010-12-21
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vlc-streamer-pro/id410031728)
- **Website:** [http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer](http://hobbyistsoftware.com/vlcstreamer)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://HobbyistSoftware.com/Privacy](http://hobbyistsoftware.com/Privacy)

## Description

VLC Streamer Pro lets you stream videos from your computer to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod over your local Wi‑Fi network. Enjoy quick setup, AirPlay support, and configurable streaming quality for smooth playback anywhere in your home.

Use the free helper app on your PC or Mac to browse local drives and Windows shares, then stream directly to your device. It supports multiple formats and resolutions, with no need for complex conversions (note: DRM-protected videos are not supported).

## Rankings

- #61,837 — Overall
- #21 — software
- #21 — stream

## Review summary

Most reviews praise VLC Streamer Pro for reliable home-network streaming, a simple, customizable interface, and useful offline viewing. However, frequent crashes, instability with large libraries, and the need for a PC/Mac host are top drawbacks. Playback can be jittery and desync at times, and some usability gaps exist (resume/next features). Overall, it offers solid value on a good network, but stability and library-management issues limit its appeal.

### Pros

- Reliable streaming performance on private home networks, often outperforming alternatives.
- Simple, customizable interface and easy navigation.
- Offline viewing capability: watch videos on the device without needing continuous network data.
- Responsive support and quick crash fixes after issues.
- Good value for money; the pro version is considered worth it.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability (crashes on launch, after updates, or during playback).
- Poor handling of large libraries: search and tagging can fail or cause freezes when library size grows.
- Not a standalone iOS app: requires a PC/Mac host to function and has limited feature parity with desktop VLC.
- Playback quality issues such as jittery video and audio/video sync problems.
- Missing usability features (e.g., resume from last position, play next) and some feature gaps.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id410031728)