VIM for nanoOne vs MPV Player Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VIM for nanoOne
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This is the companion application for the nanoOne Vehicle Interface Module. The VIM can be used to control several settings of the vehicle via the On-Board Diagnostics port (OBD-II), it links to your iOS device using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). β Functions Read various settings of the vehicle. Some of them can be changed. It is also possible to return the vehicle to factory settings. β Key Features The vehicle settings database can be updated from our server. This application will check for a newer database version on startup and allow you to update your VIM if desired. β Support contact t_service@toolplanet.co.jp
MPV Player Remote
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MPV Player Remote turns your iPhone into a remote control for mpv on your Mac. Sit back on the couch and control playback without reaching for your laptop. FEATURES β’ Play and pause, skip back 10 seconds or forward 30 β’ Drag the progress bar to jump anywhere in the video β’ Adjust the volume or mute β’ Switch subtitle tracks, or turn subtitles off β’ Nudge subtitle timing earlier or later when it's out of sync β’ Choose between audio tracks, like a dub or a commentary β’ Change playback speed from 0.5Γ to 2Γ β’ Browse the playlist and chapters and jump straight to any of them β’ Toggle full screen WORKS WITH β’ MPV Player Tiger Version, the Mac player this remote is made with, on the Mac App Store. The companion is built in, so there's nothing else to install. β’ Plain mpv, free from GitHub (github.com/mpv-player/mpv) or mpv.io, with the free MPV Remote script from github.com/ryudexter/mpv-remote. You don't need to buy anything to use this remote. EASY TO SET UP 1. On your Mac, open MPV Player Tiger Version, or mpv with the free MPV Remote script. 2. Open the app. Your Mac shows up automatically on your Wi-Fi network. 3. Enter the 4-digit code your Mac shows. From then on, it reconnects by itself. The companion talks to mpv through mpv's built-in control socket (the input-ipc-server option), so it works with your existing mpv setup, scripts and settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your home network, directly between your iPhone and your Mac. There's no account, no cloud service and no data collection. Only phones you've paired with a code can control your player. REQUIREMENTS β’ A Mac running MPV Player Tiger Version, or mpv with the free MPV Remote script β’ iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network MPV Player Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the mpv project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MPV Player Remote at every 5 days against VIM for nanoOne's every 2 months. VIM for nanoOne's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VIM for nanoOne ships an update every 2 months, MPV Player Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIM for nanoOne | MPV Player Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toolplanet co,.ltd | Fatih Ziya Cengel |
In-app purchases
VIM for nanoOne
No in-app purchases
MPV Player Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VIM for nanoOne free?
Is MPV Player Remote free?
Do VIM for nanoOne or MPV Player Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, VIM for nanoOne or MPV Player Remote?
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