Best WmpRemote alternatives: apps like WmpRemote

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

WmpRemote is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to WmpRemote

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac#1

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac by Adarsh Urs

Control VLC, Mouse, Keyboard
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.1😞(470 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Control VLC media player, your computer's mouse, and keyboard remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Browse files, manage playlists, and even control streaming services like Netflix and YouTube without leaving your couch.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Works across platforms
  • 💡 Useful features like YouTube control
  • 👍 Easy setup

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💩 Intrusive ads
  • 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI
Swiftfin#2

Swiftfin by Anthony Lavado

A native Jellyfin client
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
3.8😊(278 ratings)
Free
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This native video player connects to your Jellyfin media server, allowing you to stream your personal video collection and watch Live TV. Enjoy a fast and responsive interface for managing and viewing your content on iOS devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Smooth and responsive UI
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient media playback
  • 🔒 Secure user profiles and pin protection
  • 💡 Seamless switching between multiple user accounts
  • 👍 Clean and modern app design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Inconsistent battery performance
  • 🔒 Difficulty changing server IP/domain
  • 🐛 Issues with subtitle and audio track selection
  • 🐛 Unreliable live TV and DVR functionality
UTM SE: Retro PC emulator#3

UTM SE: Retro PC emulator by Turing Software, LLC

Run classic software and games
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
3.8😐(567 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience classic computing by running old-school games and software. This emulator supports various display modes and processor architectures, allowing you to run pre-built systems or configure your own.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app that can run Windows and macOS
  • 👍 Useful for nostalgic reasons
  • 👍 Can run Linux VMs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Slow performance, especially on older devices
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Display and boot issues
  • 🐛 Incompatible with some ISOs and VMs

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This app plays all audio and video file formats, including HD and ultra HD. It automatically scans your device for media, offers gesture controls for volume and brightness, and supports features like playlists and screen locking. Enjoy your favorite movies and music with enhanced playback.

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A versatile video player that supports a vast array of formats and streaming sources without conversion. Enjoy seamless playback, automatic metadata fetching, and advanced subtitle options across multiple Apple devices.

Plays virtually any video formatStreams from network devices and cloud servicesAutomatic metadata and artwork fetching
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This app plays nearly all audio and video formats, including M3U8 playlists and streaming videos. It offers advanced playback controls, custom subtitle support, and multiple file transfer methods. Secure your media with password protection and enjoy casting to your TV.

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nPlayer Lite
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Play any video format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud storage. Offers extensive subtitle support and gesture controls for a seamless viewing experience.

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KMPlayer
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A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

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Manic EMU - Game Emulator
Manic EMU - Game Emulator
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Retro GBA NDS PSP 3DS N64
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This app serves as a comprehensive retro game emulator, consolidating classics from numerous consoles and systems into a single library. It supports a vast array of platforms and offers features like save states, speed-up, and controller customization. Users can sync their game data across devices and import games from various cloud services.

Supports over 30 retro gaming platformsUnlimited manual and auto save statesFast forward and cheat support
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