Comparison

WmpRemote vs Remote for VLC, PC & Mac

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

Head to head
About

WmpRemote

Control Windows Media Player and Winamp remotely from your iPhone. Manage playback, volume, and playlists without needing to see your PC screen. Ideal for controlling music from another room or during parties.

Highlights
  • Windows Media Player and Winamp support
  • View song info and playback status
  • Volume control and mute
  • Playback controls (play, pause, stop, next, previous)
  • Full playlist management
  • Remote control for multiple PCs
Features
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With WmpRemote you can remote Windows media player and Winamp without even look on your PC Screen. All the information you need appears on your iPhone/iPod screen. WmpRemote is excellent when you want to play music on your PC from a different room and perfect for home parties when you’re not close to your computer. WmpRemote Features: • Windows media player and Winamp Support • See what song is playing now and playing status (Playing,Stopped,Paused) • Set volume Up/Down & Mute On/Off • Play, Pause, Stop, Move next, Move previous your songs. • Full control on your playlist – Browse your PC to add/remove songs/videos to playlist. • Shuffle and Repeat playlist songs. • Remote control on many media players PCs (Just install the free WmpRemote server on any windows machine) • Save & Load playlists from the iPhone. • Set timer to close your media player • Set Alarm clock to wake up Watch demo video here: http://tinyurl.com/wrappl ***Please Note*** You must download and install WmpRemote Server on your PC in order to use WmpRemote. You can get it from Applitom Website http://applitom.com/wmpremote Requirements: • Windows PC + Windows media player/Winamp. • Install WmpRemote Server on your PC. download it from http://applitom.com/WmpRemote (Framework 2.0 is required) • Home Wifi Network • iPhone/iPod touch (iOs 8 or higher)

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/"

Screenshots

WmpRemote3 screens
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WmpRemote at 4.9 against Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's 4.1. WmpRemote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's advantage is ratings volume (469 vs 9) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and update cadence 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. WmpRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WmpRemote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for VLC, PC & Mac has 469 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of WmpRemote's written reviews are positive against 52% of Remote for VLC, PC & Mac's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WmpRemote ships an update every 5 months, Remote for VLC, PC & Mac every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WmpRemote versus Remote for VLC, PC & Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWmpRemoteRemote for VLC, PC & Mac
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better4.1 (469 ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9469 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplitomAdarsh Urs

Customer experience

WmpRemote

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.8%

Remote for VLC, PC & Mac

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

Bugs and requests

WmpRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

WmpRemote

No 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
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  • 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

Questions

Is WmpRemote free?
WmpRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote for VLC, PC & Mac free?
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WmpRemote or Remote for VLC, PC & Mac?
WmpRemote is rated higher. WmpRemote averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Remote for VLC, PC & Mac averages 4.1 from 469 ratings.
Do WmpRemote or Remote for VLC, PC & Mac have ads?
Remote for VLC, PC & Mac shows ads; WmpRemote does not.
Which is updated more often, WmpRemote or Remote for VLC, PC & Mac?
WmpRemote ships an update every 5 months, and Remote for VLC, PC & Mac every 3 months. Most recently, WmpRemote was updated on October 23, 2026 and Remote for VLC, PC & Mac on October 24, 2026.

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