VLC Remote
VLC Remote is made and published by Hobbyist Software Ltd. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Hobbyist Software Ltd. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Hobbyist Software Ltd and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.51
- 1,934 ratings
- Installs
- 56 thousand
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 8.56 MB
VLC Remote has 56 thousand installs. Users love it: 4.5 stars from 1,934 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on VLC Remote for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Hobbyist Software Ltd, from Google Play“VLC Remote lets you control your VLC Media Player on Mac, PC or Linux.”
Description by Hobbyist Software Ltd Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
VLC Remote lets you sit back enjoy your movies and music while you control things from your sofa.
Use our Free setup helper to configure VLC and connect your Android in a couple of button clicks.
✔ Easily control VLC from your sofa!
✔ Helper configures VLC automatically.
✔ Full browsing control (play any file from your computer)
✔ Full DVD controls
✔ Volume, position, track
✔ Turn fullscreen on and off
✔ Control subtitles, aspect ratio, audio track and delays
✔ Access external drives
• Reviews •
2011 Best Software Award in Multimedia by Handster
'Amazing remote. You can completely control vlc from the palm of your hand. ... highly recommend it if you are looking for a vlc remote.'
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Recent changes:
Bugfixes.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- $2.99
- Libraries
- 40
- App size
- 8.56 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.1+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by VLC Remote
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 5.60 (5138)
- Launched
- May 2010
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 2
- Play install range
- 50+ thousand
- Launched
- May 2010
Installs over time
VLC Remote has been installed 56 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 2 times.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for VLC Remote
About the app and developer
About VLC Remote
VLC Remote is a video players & editors app developed by Hobbyist Software Ltd.
Install Statistics
VLC Remote has been downloaded 56 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 2 times.
User Ratings
VLC Remote is rated 4.51 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.9 thousand ratings.
App Information
VLC Remote costs $2.99. The APK size is 8.56 MB. The latest APK version available is 5.60 (5138). The last update was on August 12, 2026.
Technical Requirements
VLC Remote requires Android 5.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since May 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about VLC Remote
Is VLC Remote free?
No. VLC Remote costs $2.99 on Google Play.
Is VLC Remote still available?
Yes. VLC Remote is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on August 12, 2026.
Does VLC Remote contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list VLC Remote as containing ads.
What Android version does VLC Remote require?
VLC Remote runs on Android 5.1 and higher.
How large is VLC Remote?
VLC Remote is 8.56 MB.
Is VLC Remote suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of VLC Remote as suitable for everyone.
How many times has VLC Remote been installed?
Google Play lists 50,000+ installs for VLC Remote.
How do people rate VLC Remote?
VLC Remote scores 4.51 out of 5 stars, from 1,934 ratings on Google Play.
Who made VLC Remote?
VLC Remote was developed by Hobbyist Software Ltd. It is listed in the video players & editors category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to VLC Remote?
People looking at VLC Remote also look at these video players & editors apps: VLC Stream and Remote, Super Remote for VLC, VLC HD Remote Pro Unlocker, VLC for Android, ALLPlayer Remote Control.