# VLC Streamer — Stream movies from your PC

> Stream movies from PC to iOS devices without conversion. (iPhone/iPad app by Hobbyist Software Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-streamer/id410036516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hobbyist Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/291218199)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 415 App Store ratings · 376 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: Russian, Afrikaans, Albanian, Bulgarian, Slovenian, American English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek and 22 more
- Released: 2010-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-streamer/id410036516/reviews.md

## What is VLC Streamer?

Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad. 
VLC Streamer streams movies from your computer to your iDevice. Winner *Best Entertainment App* Chip.de.

You can watch anything from your movie collection. No need for complex conversion processes. No need to manually transfer programs to your device.

“Can these guys do no wrong? Seriously, if only other app devs knew how to make apps as well as these guys, the world would be a better place. Or at least my device would be less buggy. I was just watching a Full HD copy of Avatar Extended Edition being streamed from my PC on my iPod Touch 2nd Generation and it looked and played amazingly.” 
- UK Reviewer 

“…it's as good as having the original VLC player on your iOS device…” 
- CallingAllGeeks.org

“…Setup is a snap and literally takes 2 seconds. You can browse through all your movies from your device and click any one to start playing. It even works if you have the movies stored on a USB drive connected to the host computer.”  
-The Times of India

“Took me seconds to setup to stream from a secondary drive in my home office. Going straight out to get a cable for my TV.” 
- USA Reviewer 

“….This sucker can stream off the pc and plays virtually anything you throw at it. Download it now!” 
- TaxiDriver at Blippy.com 

There are a huge number of movie formats, and VLC can convert most of them - but it can't convert everything. If you have any doubts, then please try the free version of this application first. 

• Features include • 

- Free helper app gets you streaming quickly and allows you to browse local drives, and Windows network shares 
- Stream over wifi directly from your computer
- Customisable gesture controls
- Support for multiple resolutions and streaming quality levels 
- Live streaming of video after a few seconds of processing 
    (assumes a reasonably powered computer) 

• System Requirements •

- VLC Streamer will not play DRM protected videos. Videos from the iTunes store do include DRM.
- VLC Streamer is designed to work on your local network, and the free helper app has to run on your Mac or PC.   
- Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7 and Window 8
- Supports Mac OS 10.7 and above.

• Response to feedback • 

-If you do have any problems streaming movies, 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. 


• Subscription Information •

VLC Streamer is supported through an auto-renewing subscription which you can choose to purchase within the app.

• The subscription is called 'VLC Streamer Annual Subscription     '
• It is an annual subscription. It gets rid of the adverts and unlocks all functions, including downloading movies to your device
• 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


Enjoy!

## Key features

- Stream movies from PC
- No conversion needed
- Browse local drives and network shares
- Customizable gesture controls
- Support for multiple resolutions
- Live video streaming

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VLC Streamer Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| VLC Streamer Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| VLC Streamer Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| VLC Streamer Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## What do users think of VLC Streamer?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 💡 Useful for accessing media library
- 👍 Great customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High CPU usage on host computer
- 🔒 Security concerns with open access to computer
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and subscription model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to detect/connect to host computer
- Inconsistent video quality and buffering issues
- Conversion process causing overheating on host computer

**Most requested features**

- Remote access from outside home network
- Improved codec support, especially for MKV files
- Resume playback from last position
- Ability to manage/delete files from mobile device

## Recent user reviews (10 of 376)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-streamer/id410036516/reviews.md

### 2/5 — If I wanted to be taken advantage of by greedy practices I’d subscribe to Disney plus.

*2026-06-25, version 6.23.5*

It’s a great piece of software designed by greedy little goblins. You’d have to be insane to pay $5.99/mo because these goblins hold a 6th of your screen hostage You can do the same thing for free and without an artificial ad in the VLC app if you know what you are doing.

### 1/5 — Simply doesn’t work

*2025-11-18, version 6.23.5*

Installed the helper app on my MacBook. Both iPad and MacBook are on same network. The app just gets stuck on scanning for visible computers and can’t find anything. Deleted the app pretty quickly after that.

### 2/5 — The permanent ad banner is a no go

*2025-07-15*

I understand the need for monetization, but this is offensive.

### 1/5 — Não perca seu dinheiro

*2024-04-05*

Paguei a versão pro e esse app naongers streaming para acessar na TV. Enganação pura

### 1/5 — Schlecht

*2023-12-16*

Tut nix.

### 1/5 — Buffering…. Buffering… Buffering…

*2023-11-01, version 6.23.5*

I have 100Mbps down, 40Mbps up, am using the same wifi connection at home on the same network and every time the video takes over a minute to start playing and it keeps stopping to buffer constantly. I’m only using 1080p quality and it’s still slower than a Monday at work with a hangover. Won’t be subbing, will find a different app for my streaming. App deleted.

### 3/5 — Ou est le PIP ??

*2023-10-13*

Sinon très bonne app vraiment dommage que le pictures in pictures ne fonction pas !!

### 4/5 — Thank you for this app!

*2023-09-14, version 6.23.5*

While the automatic connection doesn’t always work, this is such a useful app for me! I’m certainly glad you made it and I hope it continues to survive. Particularly, it’s great to be able to watch my DVD’s on my iPad. I also appreciate that there was careful effort put into writing the various instructions on the site.

### 1/5 — Use to be free

*2023-08-12, version 6.23.5*

Works but changed to a Sub only platform.

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2023-06-10*

Seit dem letzten Update hat die App mehr Fehler als das es Verbesserungen gab. Hat man den VLC Player offen und sperrt sein Handy, spielt die App keine Videos mehr bis man das iPhone, ja nicht die App sondern das iPhone, neu startet. Somit ist die App nicht mehr zu gebrauchen. Schade eigentlich. Sollte schnell ein fix kommen werden auch wieder mehr Sterne vergeben

## Frequently asked questions about VLC Streamer

### What does VLC Streamer do?

VLC Streamer allows you to stream movies and TV shows directly from your computer to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. It eliminates the need for complex conversion processes or manually transferring files to your device.

### What are the key features of VLC Streamer?

Key features include streaming over Wi-Fi directly from your computer, browsing local drives and Windows network shares via a free helper app, customizable gesture controls, support for multiple resolutions and streaming quality levels, and live video streaming after a short processing time.

### How much does VLC Streamer cost?

The app is supported by an auto-renewing annual subscription called 'VLC Streamer Annual Subscription'. This subscription removes ads and unlocks all functions, including the ability to download movies to your device. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account.

### What are the system requirements for VLC Streamer?

VLC Streamer requires a helper app to run on your Mac or PC (supporting Windows Vista and above, and Mac OS 10.7 and above). It is designed to work on your local network and does not play DRM-protected videos, such as those from the iTunes store.

### Can I watch any video file with VLC Streamer?

VLC Streamer can play virtually any video format you throw at it, similar to the original VLC player. However, it cannot convert everything, so it's recommended to try the free version first if you have doubts about specific file formats.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.23.5 — 2023-03-14

Fixed some bugs
Updated Google Drive integration
Updated for latest devices
Removed unnecessary padding in tables

### 6.23.4 — 2023-03-08

Fixed some bugs
Updated Google Drive integration
Updated for latest devices
Removed unnecessary padding in tables

### 6.23.3 — 2023-03-07

Fixed some bugs
Updated Google Drive integration
Updated for latest devices
Removed unnecessary padding in tables

### 6.23.1 — 2023-03-05

Fixed some bugs
Updated Google Drive integration
Updated for latest devices
Removed unnecessary padding in tables

### 6.23.0 — 2023-03-03

Fixed some bugs
Updated for latest devices

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