Comparison

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac vs Dolby.io Interactive Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/"

About

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Experience real-time multiview streaming with multiple simultaneous video and audio feeds. Users can dynamically switch between streams and choose their preferred audio, enhancing live event engagement without compromising quality or introducing delay.

Highlights
  • View multiple streams simultaneously
  • Sub-500ms latency
  • Dynamic layout selection (list/grid)
  • Choose audio stream settings
  • Tap to expand streams
  • View streaming statistics
Features
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Engage users with a multiview real-time streaming experience. With the Dolby.io Interactive Player app, your streaming viewers can simultaneously view multiple WebRTC streams at once and swap between each stream – without added delay or sacrificing quality. Not only can your users watch a produced feed, you can also provide additional camera views (such as point-of-view, closeups, or views from different perspectives) to bring users into the action. Your viewers also have access to multiple audio feeds to choose from, such as multi-language or commentary tracks. The Dolby.io Interactive Player is perfect for live in-venue experiences, live sports, stadium events, and more. Download the app and experience a demo stream, or get started creating your own multiview streaming experience in the Dolby.io Streaming Dashboard. Features include: * View multiple streams in real-time, with sub-500ms latency * Choose your layout dynamically (list or grid view) * Choose your audio stream settings * Tap to expand streams * View streaming statistics

Screenshots

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac4 screens
Dolby.io Interactive Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for VLC, PC & Mac at 52% against Dolby.io Interactive Player's 0%. Remote for VLC, PC & Mac also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Dolby.io Interactive Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac ships an update every 3 months, Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac versus Dolby.io Interactive Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for VLC, PC & MacDolby.io Interactive Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (469 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings469 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdarsh UrsDolby Laboratories

Customer experience

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac

All ratings435 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral8.6%
Negative39.7%

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Dolby.io Interactive Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac

Subscriptions1
  • Full Features (Yearly)7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time10
  • Netflix Controls$0.99
  • Power Controls$0.99
  • Chrome/Safari/Firefox Controls$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
None

Dolby.io Interactive Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for VLC, PC & Mac free?
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dolby.io Interactive Player free?
Dolby.io Interactive Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or Dolby.io Interactive Player have ads?
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac shows ads; Dolby.io Interactive Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or Dolby.io Interactive Player?
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac ships an update every 3 months, and Dolby.io Interactive Player every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dolby.io Interactive Player on October 21, 2026.

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