# Remote for VLC, PC & Mac vs put.io

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: put.io at none against Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's 11. put.io also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 52%). Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's advantage is ratings volume (469 vs 104) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for VLC, PC & Mac sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. put.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

put.io holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 469 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's written reviews are positive against 85% of put.io's.

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac ships an update every 3 months, put.io monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for VLC, PC & Mac | put.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vlc-pc-and-mac/id1140931401/reviews) | **[4.4 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putio/id1260479699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **469** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adarsh Urs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140931400) | [Put.io AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260479698) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for VLC, PC & Mac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vlc-pc-and-mac/id1140931401)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Features (Yearly) | $3.99 | per year |
| Netflix Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chrome/Safari/Firefox Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amazon Prime Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VLC Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VLC Features  & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mouse & Keyboard Controls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remover | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Features (For Lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Features Without VLC | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💩 Intrusive ads
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to control brightness and other system functions
- Better support for VLC 3.0
- Customizable themes and colors


### put.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/putio/id1260479699)

Access and manage your cloud storage files. Stream videos with subtitle support, download media for offline viewing, and integrate with other official applications.

**Highlights:** Cloud file management, Video playback with subtitles, Offline media downloads, File operations, Apple TV integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great service overall
- 👍 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for organizing large downloads
- 👍 Simplifies file management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overpriced compared to Android
- 📱 Limited functionality on iOS app
- 🐛 Media player doesn't remember playback position
- 🐛 Audio playback issues on iOS
- 🐛 Offline downloaded videos stop working when not connected

**Reported bugs**

- New transfer button is missing
- Media player doesn't remember where you last left off
- Audio playback issues on iOS, doesn't use Apple APIs
- Offline downloaded videos stop working if not connected
- Subtitles have a black background when chromecasted

**Requested features**

- Add transfer button
- Allow downloading files to phone
- Add support for magnet link handler
- Add ability to start magnet transfers within the app
- Add transfer progress on Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for VLC, PC & Mac free?

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is put.io free?

put.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or put.io?

put.io is rated higher. Remote for VLC, PC & Mac averages 4.1 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while put.io averages 4.4 from 104 ratings.

### Do Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or put.io have ads?

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac shows ads; put.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or put.io?

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac ships an update every 3 months, and put.io monthly. Most recently, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac was updated on October 24, 2026 and put.io on October 24, 2026.

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