# WmpRemote vs Remote for VLC, PC & Mac

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | WmpRemote | Remote for VLC, PC & Mac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wmpremote/id365768937/reviews)** | [4.1 (469 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vlc-pc-and-mac/id1140931401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **469** |
| Positive reviews | **59.0% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applitom](https://appshunter.io/developer/365768941) | [Adarsh Urs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140931400) |

## What reviewers say

### WmpRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wmpremote/id365768937)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


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