Comparison

VLC Pal vs Evervideo

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

Head to head
About

VLC Pal

Control your computer's VLC media player remotely from your iOS device. Stream videos from your device to VLC, manage playlists, and navigate DVD menus. It also facilitates easy file sharing between your computer and iOS device.

Highlights
  • Remote control for VLC
  • Enqueue videos from computer
  • Stream video from iOS to VLC
  • Playlist management
  • File sharing with PC/Mac
  • DVD menu navigation
Features
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-- Remote control VLC -- • enqueue videos from the computer VLC is running on • browse and add videos from YouTube; • add popular audio and video podcasts; • stream video to VLC from your iOS device • play, pause, rewind, fast forward, toggle fullscreen, mute, volume; • change volume with with the volume rocker on your device; • save/restore the playlist; • browse attached devices as well as your standard folders; • tag computer folders as 'favorite' for quicker access; • DVD menu navigation; • easy setup: helper applications available free at www.hexbeerium.com; • stream video from your iOS devices to VLC -- File sharing -- • get files quickly and easily from you PC/Mac (need to install software on PC/Mac) • share files easily with a web browser • share files with `iTunes File Sharing` Note: This App is supported by ads. With an in-app purchase you can remove them.

About

Evervideo

This app plays virtually any video or audio file format, including MKV, MP4, and AVI, directly from your device, cloud storage, or computer. Enjoy offline playback, 360°/VR modes, Picture-in-Picture, and advanced audio/video customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and audio formats
  • Offline playback
  • 360° video and VR mode
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • Video and audio equalizer
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Network streaming from PC/NAS
Features
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Evervideo is an all-format video player for iPhone and iPad. Play MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, FLAC, MP3, and every major media format — no file conversion required. Watch offline, stream from cloud storage, or connect to your home computer, NAS, or media server. Built for students, travelers, movie enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a reliable media player that works with everything. ● PLAY ALL VIDEO AND AUDIO FORMATS Watch your media without converting files. Supports MKV, AVI, MP4, MOV, WMV, FLV, FLAC, MP3, AAC, OGG, WAV, and many more. ● OFFLINE VIDEO PLAYER Download videos, albums, and playlists to watch without an internet connection. Take your entire video collection anywhere. ● 360° VIDEO AND VR MODE Watch 360° and VR videos in an immersive way. Move your phone to look in any direction, or use a VR headset to feel like you are inside the video. ● PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Keep watching videos in a small floating window while using other apps. Full playback controls and subtitles included — perfect for multitasking. ● SUBTITLES SUPPORT Use embedded subtitles or load external subtitle files from your device or cloud storage. Adjust subtitle font size for comfortable reading on any screen. Subtitles also display in Picture-in-Picture mode, so you never miss a line while multitasking. Supports the most popular subtitle formats: SRT, VTT, SSA, ASS, SUB, JSS, and more. ● VIDEO AND AUDIO EQUALIZER Customize how your videos look and sound. Adjust bass, pitch, brightness, gamma, saturation, and contrast. Choose from 50+ video presets and 20+ audio presets, or create your own. ● STREAM DIRECTLY FROM CLOUD Watch videos directly from your cloud storage without using device space. Supports iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, and more. Also supports privacy-focused services like Internxt, MEGA, and Proton Drive. ● CONNECT COMPUTER OR NAS Easily connect your NAS, Mac, or PC over your home network using SMB, WebDAV, DLNA, FTP, SFTP, or NFS. Remote access supported for Synology Drive and WD MyCloud Home. Transfer media files to your device via Wi-Fi or iTunes File Sharing. ● CONNECT MEDIA SERVER Connect to your personal Plex, Subsonic, Navidrome, Jellyfin, or Emby servers and play videos directly from there. ● ADVANCED MEDIA LIBRARY Organize videos by album, genre, or duration. Automatically syncs with cloud changes. Create, edit, and export M3U playlists with custom sorting. ● BOOKMARKS AND PLAYBACK POSITION SAVING Save your place in any video with bookmarks and resume playback from where you left off. Adjust playback speed, mark favorites, and sort videos by most played for easy access. ● AIRPLAY AND CHROMECAST Play videos on a bigger screen by streaming to Apple TV, Chromecast, or any compatible external display. ● IMPORT FROM FILES AND LIBRARIES Import videos directly from the Files app, Photos, or iTunes Library. Access all your local and cloud content in one organized media library. ● FILE MANAGER Move, rename, delete, and organize files directly inside the app. ● PERSONALIZATION Customize the app to fit your preferences. Choose themes, show or hide features, and adjust the interface to your needs. ● SMART SEARCH Quickly find videos, albums, or playlists in your media library using keywords or filters. WHO THIS APP IS BEST FOR — Students watching lectures and educational content offline — Travelers who need video access without Wi-Fi — Home media enthusiasts using Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby — Anyone who needs a reliable MKV, MP4, and AVI player for iOS Whether you are watching lectures, organizing your video library, or simply need a dependable offline video player, Evervideo is your all-in-one solution for iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://www.everappz.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.everappz.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

VLC Pal4 screens
Evervideo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Evervideo at 4.6 against VLC Pal's 1.7. Evervideo also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 9). VLC Pal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (66% vs 39%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Evervideo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VLC Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evervideo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evervideo has 52 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of VLC Pal's written reviews are positive against 39% of Evervideo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VLC Pal ships an update every 5 weeks, Evervideo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VLC Pal versus Evervideo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVLC PalEvervideo
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (9 ratings)4.6 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings952 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHexBeeriumEVERAPPZ SL

Customer experience

VLC Pal

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.7%

Evervideo

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral22.2%
Negative38.9%

Bugs and requests

VLC Pal

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes immediately after launch
  • Crashes when pressing + button to create playlist
  • Help screen displays blank and cannot exit
  • Fast forward/rewind stops working after switching apps
  • Video title no longer displays
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  • Controls hidden behind title bar on iPhone 5
  • Audio/video sync issues (3 second delay)
  • Connection lost without app notification
  • Time readout fluctuates wildly
  • App freezes on incoming notifications
  • First skip back goes too far
  • File playback failures (50% of files don't play)
  • Cannot open certain video formats
  • Audio plays without video
  • RemoteGateway connection fails repeatedly
  • Unexpected error messages during file operations

Requested features

15 requests
  • Password protection for connections
  • Stop button (currently only pause/play)
  • Timeline scrubbing slider
  • Background playback capability
  • Aspect ratio control
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  • Subtitle control
  • Playlist rearrangement and multi-select deletion
  • Full screen video playback on device
  • Folder organization for files
  • UPNP media streaming support
  • 1.5x playback speed option
  • File sorting by date
  • Mouse cursor auto-hide feature
  • iPad optimization
  • Improved button visibility and contrast

Evervideo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VLC Pal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Evervideo

Subscriptions2
  • Evervideo Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Evervideo Premium Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Evervideo Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is VLC Pal free?
VLC Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evervideo free?
Evervideo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VLC Pal or Evervideo?
Evervideo is rated higher. VLC Pal averages 1.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Evervideo averages 4.6 from 52 ratings.
Do VLC Pal or Evervideo have ads?
Neither VLC Pal nor Evervideo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VLC Pal or Evervideo?
VLC Pal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Evervideo every 2 months. Most recently, VLC Pal was updated on November 6, 2026 and Evervideo on November 8, 2026.

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