Comparison

VLC Remote Pro! vs PXPlay

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

Head to head
About

VLC Remote Pro!

Control your VLC Media Player on your Mac or PC from your mobile device. Easily manage playback, volume, subtitles, and more, all from your couch. Offers a polished and professional user experience for enhanced media enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Remote control for VLC Media Player
  • Full playback and DVD controls
  • Volume, track, and subtitle management
  • Graphical equalizer and cover art display
  • Playlist viewing and playback
  • Today widget for quick access
Features
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VLC Remote® lets you remotely control your VLC Media Player on your Mac or PC. Awarded Gizmodo's “Essential iPhone App” three years running. Awarded T3's “Best iPhone Apps”. “The new VLC Remote app is simply stunning! It works a treat and it feels professional and powerful. Love it.” - Adam, London “The update for the iPhone version is *amazing* - it looks so polished - not that I had any complaints before.” - Rich • Features • — Easily control VLC from your sofa! — Today widget for even faster access to controls — Works with VLC on your Mac, PC or Linux machine — Automatically scans your local network for VLC players — Universal app fully supported for iPhone and iPad — Stop, Play and Pause — Full DVD controls — Control volume, position, next track and previous track — Turn fullscreen on and off — Use the graphical equaliser — See your cover art — Control subtitles, aspect ratio, audio track and delays — Use the picker control for fine control of volume and position — View the playlist and play files from it — Free setup helper quickly configures VLC for use with the remote VLC is a great, free and popular media player that can handle almost any file format. VLC Remote® lets you sit back enjoy your movies and music while you control things from your easy chair. It is a joy to use - no more reaching for the mouse when you want to pause your show, select the next episode, or play some different music. • Reviews • “Needless to say, we loved this app for everything it’s got.” -AppsTouch.com “Basically, if you use VLC and have an iPhone you will soon find that this is an essential app to enhance your home movie experience.” - T3.com “5/5 Simply put if you have an iPhone or iPod touch and use VLC on your computer then you need this app.” -AppCrunch “As far as I'm concerned, this is a necessary download! ... Works great, setup was super easy and I use this every day. MUST HAVE!!!” -US Reviewer • System Requirements • - Supports VLC on Windows, Mac and Linux - Free setup helper quickly configures VLC for use with the remote - Supports VLC 2.0 and above - Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7 and Window 8 - Supports Mac OS 10.7 and above. • Response to feedback • -If you do have any problems connecting to VLC, then please just check the help instructions in the app. Feel free to drop me an email (my personal mail is in the app) if you need help. Enjoy! • Languages • VLC Remote is currently translated to 22 languages. If you are willing to translate it to your language, or would like to improve the translations, please head over to http://translate.HobbyistSoftware.com

About

PXPlay

Stream your console games to your mobile devices with high-quality visuals and low latency. Enjoy full controller support and advanced features like 4K upscaling, even over mobile data. Play your favorite titles anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Low-latency streaming
  • 4K / 2K upscaling
  • Spatial Audio
  • Custom bitrate and frame pacing
  • Button mapping and gesture emulation
  • Multiple console registration
  • Third-party controller support
Features
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PXPlay – Performance eXtended Play Experience your console games like never before. PXPlay lets you take full control of your console remotely, without limits. Whether you’re away from home or just in another room, enjoy smooth, low-latency streaming with high-quality visuals, great audio, and full controller support. PXPlay is engineered for performance and designed to provide the best remote play experience possible, with advanced features like 4K / 2K upscaling. Every detail is fine-tuned to deliver the lowest possible latency and the highest possible quality, so it feels like you’re right in front of your console, even over mobile data. Why PXPlay? With PXPlay, you can stream and play any of your console’s games remotely, titles like GTA V, Fortnite, The Last of Us, FIFA, Crash Bandicoot, and more, directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. You can even use PXPlay as a virtual gamepad with advanced touch controls and gesture support. Main Features • HDR visuals and real-time 4K / 2K “Super Resolution” upscaling • Spatial Audio (3D Audio) • Custom bitrate and video frame pacing • Low-latency streaming optimized for responsiveness • Button mapping, hotkeys, and touchpad gesture emulation • Register and switch between multiple consoles • Third-party controller support • Works over Wi-Fi or mobile data* Learn more: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index.html *To play over the internet, follow these setup instructions: https://streamingdv.github.io/pxplay/index#line5 Registration must be performed on the same network as your console. Note: All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

VLC Remote Pro!4 screens
PXPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PXPlay at Free against VLC Remote Pro!'s $19.99. VLC Remote Pro!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

PXPlay is free to download; VLC Remote Pro! costs $19.99 up front. PXPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VLC Remote Pro! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VLC Remote Pro! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 777 and 505 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of VLC Remote Pro!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of PXPlay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VLC Remote Pro! ships an update every 2 months, PXPlay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
VLC Remote Pro! versus PXPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVLC Remote Pro!PXPlay
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (777 ratings) — better4.2 (505 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better68.5% of reviews
Number of ratings777 — better505
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobbyist Software LimitedFlorian Grill

Customer experience

VLC Remote Pro!

All ratings777 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews423 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.9%

PXPlay

All ratings505 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative21.7%

User reviews

VLC Remote Pro!

From 777 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with VLC
  • 💡 Ability to browse and play media files
  • 👍 Customizable interface
  • 👍 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Crashes on some devices
  • 🐛 Difficulty navigating file structure
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with different VLC versions

PXPlay

From 505 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth streaming performance
  • 👍 Customizable controls and settings
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 🎮 Excellent alternative to official remote play app
  • 💡 Innovative features not found in official app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
  • 🔋 Potential performance issues on mobile data
  • ⚠️ Requires manual IP address configuration
  • 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall

Bugs and requests

VLC Remote Pro!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to detect VLC on some computers
  • Loses saved remotes after updates
  • Slow response times when browsing large media libraries

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more media player features
  • Improve file browsing and playlist management
  • Implement wireless audio streaming
  • Add Apple Watch support

PXPlay

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to sign in with certain account types
  • Freezing and crashing on some devices
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Native Vision Pro app
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Improved support for older PlayStation models
  • Expanded controller compatibility

In-app purchases

None

VLC Remote Pro!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PXPlay

One-time1
  • Unlock new features$6.99

Questions

Is VLC Remote Pro! free?
VLC Remote Pro! costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PXPlay free?
PXPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VLC Remote Pro! or PXPlay?
VLC Remote Pro! is rated higher. VLC Remote Pro! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 777 ratings, while PXPlay averages 4.2 from 505 ratings.
Do VLC Remote Pro! or PXPlay have ads?
Neither VLC Remote Pro! nor PXPlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VLC Remote Pro! or PXPlay?
VLC Remote Pro! ships an update every 2 months, and PXPlay monthly. Most recently, VLC Remote Pro! was updated on November 6, 2026 and PXPlay on November 8, 2026.

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