- PriceFree
- CategoryEntertainment
- First releasedDecember 9, 2008
- Versions3 archived
- Installable1 of 3
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- SellerHobbyist Software
- Bundle IDcom.HobbyistSoftware.VLCRemoteFree
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
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Report an issueVLC Remote® lets you remotely control your VLC Media Player on your Mac or PC. For iPhone iPad! Awarded Gizmodo's “Essential iPhone App” three years running. Awarded T3's “Best iPhone Apps”.
The free version is identical to the paid version except for two things:
1) The free version shows adverts. 2) The free version won't let you browse to open files from the remote. You'll have to get up of your sofa and do that manually until you upgrade!
“The new VLC Remote app is simply stunning! It works a treat and it feels professional and powerful. Love it.” - Adam, London
“The update for the iPhone version is *amazing* - it looks so polished - not that I had any complaints before.” - Rich
• Features •
— Easily control VLC from your sofa! — Today widget for even faster access to your controls — Works with VLC on your Mac, PC or Linux machine — Automatically scans your local network for VLC players — Universal app fully supported for iPhone and iPad — Stop, Play and Pause — Full DVD controls — Control volume, position, next track and previous track — Turn fullscreen on and off — Use the graphical equaliser — See your cover art — Control subtitles, aspect ratio, audio track and delays — Use the picker control for fine control of volume and position — View the playlist and play files from it — Free setup helper quickly configures VLC for use with the remote
VLC is a great, free and popular media player that can handle almost any file format.
VLC Remote® lets you sit back enjoy your movies and music while you control things from your easy chair.
It is a joy to use - no more reaching for the mouse when you want to pause your show, select the next episode, or play some different music.
• Reviews •
“Needless to say, we loved this app for everything it’s got.” -AppsTouch.com
“Basically, if you use VLC and have an iPhone you will soon find that this is an essential app to enhance your home movie experience.” - T3.com
“5/5 Simply put if you have an iPhone or iPod touch and use VLC on your computer then you need this app.” -AppCrunch
“As far as I'm concerned, this is a necessary download! ... Works great, setup was super easy and I use this every day. MUST HAVE!!!” -US Reviewer
• System Requirements •
- Supports VLC on Windows, Mac and Linux - Free setup helper quickly configures VLC for use with the remote - Supports VLC 2.0 and above - Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7 and Window 8 - Supports Mac OS 10.7 and above.
• Response to feedback •
-If you do have any problems connecting to VLC, then please just check the help instructions in the app. Feel free to drop me an email (my personal mail is in the app) if you need help. Enjoy!
• Languages •
VLC Remote is currently translated to 22 languages. If you are willing to translate it to your language, or would like to improve the translations, please head over to http://translate.HobbyistSoftware.com
• Subscription Information •
VLC Remote is supported through an auto-renewing subscription which you can choose to purchase within the app.
• The subscription is called 'VLC Remote Annual Subscription' • It is an annual subscription. It lets you use all commands including browsing for an unlimited number of devices. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Terms of use are available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/terms • Privacy policy is available at https://HobbyistSoftware.com/privacy
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
sampled from 7 archived captures| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2010 | 4.13 | — | 8,203 | Free |
| September 6, 2011 | 5.71 | — | 10,765 | Free |
| March 15, 2012 | — | — | 10,791 | Free |
| July 18, 2013 | — | — | 10,836 | Free |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25All the controls I could ask for and more!
The only app in the store that is worth every cent. But no more.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I can launch it, it shows whats playing, I hit the Pause button and 20 seconds later the movie pauses. Then it works, then it stops working.
After my Apple remote stopped working this app was a great alternative that I've been using ever since.
Very useful.
I bought the full version of this app back in 2010. Now that I return back to iOS, I find that my purchase is non-existent. I'm instead asked to download the free app and pay $5/year just to use the app I already bought an indefinite license to, over 12 years ago. F*** this immortal company. Gonna get another remote app instead, or use the dozens on Android. iOS really fell off. Shm.
Sub fee, would have bought it maybe paid but not being black mailed into yearly subscriptions. No thanks.
Until it works all the time I’m not paying for full version my problem is it connects when it wants to I did all the trouble tips worked for a week now doesn’t fee hours later it works and so on Please if you have any suggestions greatly appreciate
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.