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AppBrain's verdict
Established- Best rank
- #12
- Top Free, India
- Rating on App Store
- 3.72
- 5,982 ratings
- Last updated
- April 24, 2026
Users are divided: 3.7 stars from 5,982 ratings. Its best ranking is #12 in Top Free, Photo & Video in India.
Rankings
App Store top charts- Highest rank
- #12
- Chart
- Top Free
- Photo & Video
- Country
- India
App Store Rankings for VLC media player
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Canada | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 21 | Germany | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 34 | United States | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 12 | India | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 32 | France | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 21 | Czech Republic | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 21 | Slovakia | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 22 | Australia | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 23 | Finland | Photo & Video | Top Free |
| 27 | Austria | Photo & Video | Top Free |
Ranking history in Canada
Competitors
Similar apps and more from VideoLANAlternatives to VLC media player
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 3.7.3
- Launched
- July 2013
No changelog data
User feedback
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Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 186.2 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by VLC media player
About the app and developer
About VLC media player
VLC media player is a photo & video app developed by VideoLAN.
What is the rating of VLC media player?
VLC media player is rated 3.72 out of 5 stars, based on 6 thousand ratings.
Is VLC media player free?
VLC media player is free. The app size is 186.22 MB. The latest version available is 3.7.3. The last update was on April 24, 2026.
What are the requirements for VLC media player?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since July 2013.
Developer information for VideoLAN
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Frequently asked questions about VLC media player
Is VLC media player free?
Yes. VLC media player is free on the App Store.
Is VLC media player still available?
Yes. VLC media player is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on April 24, 2026.
How large is VLC media player?
VLC media player is 186.22 MB.
Is VLC media player suitable for children?
App Store rates the content of VLC media player as suitable for everyone.
How do people rate VLC media player?
VLC media player scores 3.72 out of 5 stars, from 5,982 ratings on the App Store.
Who made VLC media player?
VLC media player was developed by VideoLAN. It is listed in the photo & video category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to VLC media player?
People looking at VLC media player also look at these photo & video apps: Video Player - All in One, MX Player- Video Player*, MX Player - All Video Player, Video Saver PRO+ Cloud Drive, Video Converter and Compressor.
Store listing
By VideoLAN, from the App Store
Description by VideoLAN Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
It can play all your movies, shows and music in most formats directly without conversion.
It allows file synchronization with Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive, iTunes, direct downloads and through Wi-Fi sharing as well as streaming from SMB, FTP, SFTP, NFS, UPnP/DLNA media servers and the web.
VLC offers support for advanced subtitles including full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, playback speed control and rendering through Chromecast.
VLC is completely free and open source.