# Remote for VLC, PC & Mac vs Speed Comp

The clearest difference is ads: Speed Comp at none against Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's shown. Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 and Speed Comp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for VLC, PC & Mac | Speed Comp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vlc-pc-and-mac/id1140931401/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **469** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adarsh Urs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140931400) | [EXPRESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787805600) |

## 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


### Speed Comp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-comp-bluetooth-volume/id6814288070)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |


## 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 Speed Comp free?

Speed Comp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Remote for VLC, PC & Mac or Speed Comp have ads?

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac shows ads; Speed Comp does not.

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