# Remote for VLC, PC & Mac vs 512 Studios Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 512 Studios Live at 100% against Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's 52%. 512 Studios Live also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's advantage is ratings volume (469 vs 5). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. 512 Studios Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

512 Studios Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for VLC, PC & Mac has 469 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's written reviews are positive against 100% of 512 Studios Live's.

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac ships an update every 3 months, 512 Studios Live every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for VLC, PC & Mac | 512 Studios Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vlc-pc-and-mac/id1140931401/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/512-studios-live/id1531317095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **469** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adarsh Urs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140931400) | [Death By Misadventure, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663085433) |

## 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


### 512 Studios Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/512-studios-live/id1531317095)

Stream live shows and access past episodes from a legendary studio. Explore studio details, gear information, and book recording sessions directly through the application.

**Highlights:** Live show streaming, Access to past episodes, Studio information, Gear details, Session booking

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 512 Studios Live free?

512 Studios Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or 512 Studios Live?

512 Studios Live is rated higher. Remote for VLC, PC & Mac averages 4.1 out of 5 from 469 ratings, while 512 Studios Live averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or 512 Studios Live have ads?

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac shows ads; 512 Studios Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or 512 Studios Live?

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac ships an update every 3 months, and 512 Studios Live every 5 months. Most recently, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac was updated on October 24, 2026 and 512 Studios Live on October 24, 2026.

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