QuadStream vs Remote for VLC, PC & Mac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuadStream
Watch up to four video streams simultaneously in a split-screen layout. Easily switch to fullscreen for any stream while others continue playing. Access and manage your favorite streams online.
- Up to four simultaneous streams
- Split-screen viewing
- Fullscreen mode for individual streams
- Automatic stream reconnection
- Twitch channel shorthand
- Online stream and favorites management
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Watch four streams or videos simultaneously with split screen. Set any of the streams to fullscreen while keeping the other streams running (configurable). Quickly switch between Twitch streams by accessing ongoing streams on Twitch channels with twitch:channel shorthand instead of the full stream URL. Manage your streams or favorites online – check out the stream dashboard at quadstream.tv/stream and the favorites dashboard at quadstream.tv/favorites QuadStream 2.0 brings the legendary tvOS app also for iPadOS and macOS, and 2.1.0 adds support for iOS. New features include a discover menu for finding publicly available streams by country and easier access to the app settings. Main features: • up to four simultaneous streams or videos with split screen • set any of the streams to fullscreen • mute or stop streams separately • videos loop automatically • disconnected streams reconnect automatically • access ongoing Twitch streams with twitch:channel shorthand • remembers stream sources, mute and stop states • add stream sources to favorites list • rename favorite labels in the favorites menu with a favorite list button long press • manage your streams online at quadstream.tv/stream • manage your favorites online at quadstream.tv/favorites • find publicly available streams by country in the discover view The main streaming format is HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) which is supported by all major live streaming services. Note: RTSP, RTMP and RTP protocols are not currently supported. Valid protocols include HTTP and HTTPS. The full list of supported MIME types: application/mp4 application/vnd.apple.mpegurl application/x-mpegurl video/3gpp video/3gpp2 video/avi video/mp4 video/quicktime video/x-m4v audio/3gpp audio/3gpp2 audio/aac audio/aacp audio/aiff audio/AMR audio/basic audio/mp3 audio/mp4 audio/mpeg audio/mpeg3 audio/mpegurl audio/mpg audio/scpls audio/wav audio/wave audio/x-aac audio/x-aiff audio/x-caf audio/x-m4a audio/x-m4b audio/x-m4p audio/x-m4r audio/x-mp3 audio/x-mpeg audio/x-mpeg3 audio/x-mpegurl audio/x-mpg audio/x-scpls audio/x-wav text/vtt
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac
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.
- Control VLC Media Player
- PC and Mac remote control
- Mouse and keyboard emulation
- Browse computer files
- Manage playlists
- Control YouTube and streaming services
- Add subtitle files
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The simplest VLC Remote you'll ever find. Period. But now the simplest VLC Remote is also a complete Mac Remote & PC Remote app. Groping in the dark for keyboard shortcuts whilst watching a movie or racing to your computer in the middle of a steamy date just to change the music track? well, you'll no longer have to do that. Meet VLC media player’s most compatible, up-to-date and user-friendly partner—VLC Mobile Remote for iOS. VLC M Remote is the most convenient way of controlling VLC Player from your smartphones and tablets. No more couch-to-computer workouts. If you watch movies and videos offline or online on your computers, this VLC Remote gives you the awesome power to control VLC Media Player wherever you're seated, whether in the kitchen or in the garden. Just install the app, sit back, relax and remotely control VLC Player, Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime from the couch. Works well with VLC running on both Desktops & Laptops based Windows, Mac OS or Linux. "This is the best remote app for VLC and can't even think about watching movies without it" - Vishal "App does everything I need it to with a modern UI and nice features. Setup is very in-depth and simple to understand" - Colby347 Remote for VLC This VLC Remote Control App lets you control VLC Media Player on your desktop or laptop and allows you to browse, play your computer files as well as YouTube videos. + With this VLC Remote App, You don't need to install any software on your PC or Mac! (or alternatively, install our helper app, VMR Connect to your PC/Mac for easy setup) + 'Setup Wizard' step by step guide makes it easy to setup VLC Media Player with this VLC Remote app. + Control VLC from Apple Watches + This VLC Remote App auto connects to VLC Player when you're on same Wi-Fi + Stop, Play and Pause + Control volume, next track and previous track + Seek control, fast forward and fast rewind + Toggle full-screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Loop, Aspect Ratio, Audio Track + Manage Subtitle, playback speed, crop + DVD Controls + Use this app as a PC remote to access all your media files. + Works as a YouTube remote. + Manage playlist + Add subtitle files to currently playing video (supports .srt files only and requires VLC v2.2.0 or up). + Play online media files (Website videos, radio channels etc) + Take screenshot or snap of video frame + Set a folder as 'Home location' + Save favourite folders + Home Screen Widget & Notification controls + Lock screen notification controls/widget + Incoming call handling with soft pause & soft resume options + Use device volume buttons to control VLC volume + Handle multiple files on the saved computer + Fast scrolling on browse & playlists + Switch Audio output devices + Sort Browse list + Save multiple host/computer addresses + Quit VLC Media player directly from the App PC Remote & Mac Remote (Windows & Mac) With VMR Connect on your Windows PC or Mac, it also works as a complete Remote for your PC or Mac. This app is the most convenient way to watch not only offline videos but also online videos from Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime, HBO, HotStar etc. + Mouse & Keyboard Remote + System Power Control (Shutdown, restart, sleep etc) + Works as Netflix Remote, Amazon Prime Remote, YouTube Remote. + Remote control for any media player. + Launch and Control Chrome, Firefox or any other internet browser on your PC/Mac. All You Need + VLC Media player ( v2.0 or newer) on your Windows PC, Mac computers or Linux PC + Common local network (LAN or WiFi) connection between your phone & desktop or laptop + Install VMR Connect (Optional) to Windows PC or Mac from https://vlcmobileremote.com/download Supported Operating Systems + Works as a VLC Remote with Windows, OSX/Mac OS and Linux operating systems. + With Windows systems, works as a PC Remote Controller. + Also Works as Mac Remote for Mac OS running devices. Visit our website for more info - https://vlcmobileremote.com/ "Terms of Use: https://vlcmobileremote.com/terms/"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Remote for VLC, PC & Mac at Free against QuadStream's $0.99. Remote for VLC, PC & Mac also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months) and ratings volume (435 vs 11). QuadStream's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac is free to download; QuadStream costs $0.99 up front. Remote for VLC, PC & Mac sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. QuadStream asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuadStream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for VLC, PC & Mac has 435 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of QuadStream's written reviews are positive against 52% of Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's.
QuadStream ships an update every 29 months, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuadStream | Remote for VLC, PC & Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better | 4.1 (435 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 51.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 435 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alive Media | Adarsh Urs |
Customer experience
QuadStream
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac
Bugs and requests
QuadStream
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incompatible with latest iOS/macOS versions
- Issues with mouse/touch controls
- Purchased features not working as expected
- Unexpected behavior when pausing/stopping playback
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to control brightness and other system functions
- Better support for VLC 3.0
- Customizable themes and colors
In-app purchases
QuadStream
No in-app purchases
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac
- Full Features (Yearly)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Netflix Controls$0.99
- Power Controls$0.99
- Chrome/Safari/Firefox Controls$0.99
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- Amazon Prime Controls$0.99
- Unlock VLC Features$2.99
- Unlock VLC Features & No Ads$2.99
- Mouse & Keyboard Controls$2.99
- Ad Remover$3.99
- Full Features (For Lifetime)$5.99
- All Features Without VLC$7.99
Questions
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