# Play Remote vs VidHub

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VidHub at 68% against Play Remote's 0%. VidHub also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 3). Play Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VidHub sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Play Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

VidHub holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VidHub has 3.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Play Remote's written reviews are positive against 68% of VidHub's.

Play Remote ships an update every 10 days, VidHub fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Remote | VidHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidhub-video-library-and-player/id1659622164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yuemei Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691025722) | [Nanjing Oumi Software Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653042026) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040)

Control your DMP series Digital Audio Player from your mobile device. Manage music libraries, playlists, and player settings for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile control for DMP audio players, Music library management, Playlist organization, Favorite song management, Working mode settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VidHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidhub-video-library-and-player/id1659622164)

This app is a powerful media player and library manager for various video formats. It offers high-quality playback, subtitle support, and seamless integration with cloud storage and media servers. Organize and enjoy your entire video collection with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Supports numerous video formats, High-quality playback (HD, 4K, HDR), Subtitle support (embedded & external), Cloud storage and media server integration, Extensive media library management, Customizable sorting and display options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP(iPhone&iPad only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Mac Only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Apple TV only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $25.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP(Apple TV only) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Excellent media organization and metadata scraping
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage integration
- 💡 Useful video playback controls and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Battery drain concerns with some users
- 👎 Missing support for advanced audio/video formats like Dolby Vision and Atmos
- 👎 Inconsistent resume playback functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Metadata information being lost or reset after rescanning files
- Playback issues with certain video files, especially high-bitrate 4K content
- Inconsistent behavior when dealing with external drives or network shares

**Requested features**

- Add support for Plex and other popular media servers
- Implement picture-in-picture mode
- Improve subtitle handling and selection options
- Provide better integration with cloud storage services like OneDrive for Business


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Remote free?

Play Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VidHub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play Remote or VidHub?

VidHub is rated higher. Play Remote averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while VidHub averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Play Remote or VidHub have ads?

Neither Play Remote nor VidHub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play Remote or VidHub?

Play Remote ships an update every 10 days, and VidHub fortnightly. Most recently, Play Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and VidHub on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*