# VLC Streamer — user reviews > 376 indexed App Store user reviews of VLC Streamer by Hobbyist Software Limited, rated 4.50/5 from 415 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-streamer/id410036516/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-streamer/id410036516.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 310 · 4★ 50 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 30 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 376) ### 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. ### 2/5 — The permanent ad banner is a no go *2025-07-15* I understand the need for monetization, but this is offensive. ### 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. ### 3/5 — Unable to try app *2023-05-07, version 6.23.5* It immediately pops up with advertisements for the full version. Subscribing to either monthly or Annually. Closing the advertisement only results in it opening up again. What’s the point in having this version, if it requires you to get the full version? ### 3/5 — VLCStreamer *2022-12-17, version 6.22.0* Can’t add password to srt stream in mobile app ### 1/5 — Audio playlist bug *2022-11-01, version 6.21.2* Create playlist button does not work in audio section and edit a song name/ title does not work in ios 16 on iphone pro max :( hopefully we have a fix soon. ### 1/5 — Lohnt sich nicht *2022-10-19* Schlechtes UI Design Nervige Werbe-Leiste am unteren Rand ### 1/5 — Stream breaks *2022-03-24, version 6.21.2* If streaming from internet addresses every time phone rings or you leave/connect to a WiFi it stops streaming and have to completely kill and restart app even if you don’t answer call. ### 1/5 — Fonctionnement incorrect *2022-02-21* Je n’ai jamais pu regarder un film en entier sur ma tablette (même en le téléchargeant préalablement). La diffusion se bloque au bout de quelques dizaines de minutes. ### 1/5 — Garbage app *2022-01-24, version 6.21.2* Not associated with VLC. Waste of money ### 1/5 — Scan doesn't scan *2022-01-03, version 6.21.2* Crapy app and a waste of time ### 3/5 — Not related to real VLC *2021-07-11, version 6.21.1* What the point of using "VLC" also with their logo? This not even work with VLC. ### 4/5 — Review *2021-06-13, version 6.21.1* Software work well, but it’s missing the basic translation option even if the movies has it. ### 3/5 — Erro Atualização *2021-04-28* Apos essa última atualização, os streamings que era em WMA ou seja usado a URL mms:// parou de funcionar, não é toca mais... ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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 ### 1/5 — Garbage *2023-04-02, version 6.23.5* I paid for the full version, and it just kept getting worse every update. Now it doesn’t even work. Save yourself the hassle ### 1/5 — Why subscribe? *2023-03-26, version 6.23.5* Why would you pay an ongoing fee to subscribe when VLC Streamer Pro does exactly the same thing, and it is ~$5 AUD one off payment? And from what I can see it is made by the same company… ### 1/5 — Ripoff *2023-03-09, version 6.23.4* I purchased an annual subscription and now the app is giving me adds again asking for a monthly subscription?? What happened to my purchase of add free for a year? What a ripoff. This app is also misleading because it has nothing to do with the real VLC ### 1/5 — Paid for the full version *2022-12-17, version 6.22.0* Even when I paid for the full version—I got his advertising—-I emailed him—2 days later advertising is gone—-after over a week —-advertising is back on…what does it take to get what you paid for? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2023-01-01, version 6.22.0* Can’t believe I didn’t know about this, not sure I’ve bought a more useful app than this. ### 5/5 — Overheating issue *2022-12-10, version 6.22.0* Did look about overheating problems my phone become red hot! ### 5/5 — Great app way back when. Still holds true now *2022-10-12, version 6.21.2* Easy to use, quick and reliable. If I used this more than once or twice a year I’d pay the subscription fee. Or if there was a one time perpetual licence I’d go with that as the app has been excellent and useful to stream stuff from PC to iPad. Ofc most now have streaming services, but for us without, this app provides a great way to get those ‘totally legally download’ files onto iPad. Thanks ### 5/5 — Louder *2022-04-05, version 6.21.2* Please make it sutible for everyone ### 5/5 — Stay away *2021-05-15, version 6.21.1* Buffer forever just terrible ### 5/5 — 5 Stars - Works as Advertised *2021-03-14, version 6.20.4* Great piece of software that does this one thing very well. Clean interface, flawless function, and exceptional customer service (that you will never need). ### 5/5 — Great app - works flawlessly *2020-11-26, version 6.20.4* I really need to stop being cheap and get the paid version ### 5/5 — Did exactly what it says it does *2020-11-09, version 6.20.4* Easy to set up and use, worked straightaway, streamed without issue and quality very good - I’ve hundreds of DVDs, some of films not available on iTunes, and have been trying to figure out quick and easy way to stream them - finding this app solved the problem. Well worth £2.99 subscription. ### 5/5 — Vlc streamer *2018-12-03, version 6.10* Great app once I got connected to my laptop ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2018-05-10, version 6.10* Does everything it's supposed to. Only issue I have is wifi connection drops out sometimes and have to exit movie to get it to reload. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*