VLC Remote

5.60 (5138)

Hobbyist Software Ltd

4.48

1,933 reviews

50,000+
Downloads

$2.99

VLC Remote lets you control your VLC Media Player on Mac, PC or Linux.

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About VLC Remote

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

Download Statistics

VLC Remote has been downloaded 56 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 0 times.

User Ratings

VLC Remote is rated 4.48 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.9 thousand ratings.

App Information

VLC Remote costs $2.99 to download. The APK download 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

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

More data about VLC Remote

Price	$2.99
Total downloads	56 thousand
Recent downloads	0
Rating	4.48 based on 1.9 thousand ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	5.60 (5138)
APK size	8.56 MB
Number of libraries	40
Designed for Android	5.1+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Comments on VLC Remote for Android

★★★★★ Marty McFly · Aug 2, 2020

I wish more apps were this elegantly simple. I was looking for an app to control VLC on my media PC and that's exactly what this does, and it does it better than I ever could have imagined! Being able to browse my media from my phone is a really great feature. This app is almost perfect! The one and only feature I would like to see if the ability to change the color scheme since I've never been a big fan of VLC orange. Worth every penny and I'd highly recommend it to anyone.

★★★★☆ 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.

★★★★★ Max · Jun 26, 2022

Works amazing well worth the money for this great software. Nice job devs!

★★★★★ Optimus Prime · Aug 9, 2019

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

★★☆☆☆ 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 the VLC Remote APK?

The VLC Remote APK 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 downloaded?

Google Play lists 50,000+ downloads for VLC Remote.

How do people rate VLC Remote?

VLC Remote scores 4.48 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: Super Remote for VLC, VLC HD Remote Pro Unlocker, VLC for Android, ALLPlayer Remote Control, Android Remote - TV Box Remote.

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