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About VLC Remote

VLC Remote is a video players & editors app developed by Hobbyist Software Ltd.

Install Statistics

VLC Remote has been installed 56 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 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 app size is 8.56 MB. The latest 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.

Description by Hobbyist Software Ltd (from Google Play)

The most powerful Android VLC Remote is also the easiest to set up!

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Installs over time

VLC Remote has been installed 56 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 2 times.

Changelog of VLC Remote

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Developer information for Hobbyist Software Ltd

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Comments on VLC Remote for Android

★★★★☆ Shaheed Tait (KaRBoN85) · Jul 8, 2025

Just what I always wanted. Works great!! Some fine-tuning is needed, for example long press a file to edit the current playlist etc. But still worth it.

★★★★☆ Mike Watson · Feb 7, 2021

Well-designed app, worth paying for. But please please please include the "choose renderer" feature that VLC now has. Essential for people streaming music and video to Chromecast devices around the house.

★★★★★ Optimus Prime · Aug 9, 2019

Works better than the other paid vlc remote I just bought then found this

★★★★★ Yog Sothoth · Jun 28, 2020

So far it has worked great. It was worth it for me to pay for the unlocked version. The UI is well-designed an intuitive, and has functioned perfectly. It's the final step I've needed to make a complete standalone media player. Thank you!

★★☆☆☆ Nick Voncloft · Dec 29, 2021

Playlist does not populate unless vlc is already playing, also password doesn't save even when checkbox is clicked

★☆☆☆☆ John Tserkezis · Dec 5, 2019

Works as advertised, but cannot install paid version on more than one android phone/tablet. Results in "already installed" but charges me twice anyway. Also, it requires VLC to be running, that's fine, but could you get the PC app to run VLC manually if not already running?

★☆☆☆☆ Kim · Apr 11, 2024

Absolute rubbish. Will not connect to vlc on a remote Linux system. The earlier incarnation of this app worked flawlessly. I can't believe I paid money for this! The help webpage is a complete joke and the support is non-existent. Do yourself a favor and avoid.

Google Play Rankings for VLC Remote

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Technologies used by VLC Remote

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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 1,933 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 for Android, Super Remote for VLC, VLC HD Remote Pro Unlocker, ALLPlayer Remote Control, DSTV Remote Control App.

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