# VLC Streamer Pro vs Apple TV

The clearest difference is price: Apple TV at Free against VLC Streamer Pro's $7.99. Apple TV also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 742) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 13.0). VLC Streamer Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 43%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Apple TV is free to download; VLC Streamer Pro costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for VLC Streamer Pro against 4.8 for Apple TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple TV has 1.9M ratings behind it against 742, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of VLC Streamer Pro's written reviews are positive against 43% of Apple TV's.

VLC Streamer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Apple TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VLC Streamer Pro | Apple TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-streamer-pro/id410031728/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 742 | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hobbyist Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/291218199) | [Apple Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### VLC Streamer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlc-streamer-pro/id410031728)

Stream movies and TV shows from your computer to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad without conversion. Enjoy your entire movie collection wirelessly within your home network. Supports various formats and resolutions for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Stream movies from computer, No conversion needed, Supports multiple resolutions, Customizable gesture controls, Airplay and TV Out support, Browse local drives and network shares

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless streaming
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast conversion
- 👍 Supports many file formats
- 👍 Convenient remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🐛 Audio sync problems
- 🐛 Conversion quality issues
- 🔋 High CPU/battery usage during conversion
- 🐛 Buggy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting PC to connect
- Keyboard doesn't disappear during search
- Playback stops unexpectedly
- Conversion process takes too long

**Requested features**

- Add playlist support
- Improve subtitle handling
- Allow direct streaming without conversion
- Provide better organization/browsing of media library
- Implement Chromecast support


### Apple TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549)

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Apple Originals, Live Formula 1 & MLB, Buy or rent movies, Aggregate streaming services, Personalized recommendations, Continue Watching feature

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
- 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
- 🤩 Fantastic original content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
- 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
- 😡 Terrible customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Playback issues and random freezes
- Incorrect episode/content display
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/bookmark content for later
- Improved content organization and navigation
- Sync playback progress across devices
- Chromecast/casting support
- User profiles and personalized recommendations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VLC Streamer Pro free?

VLC Streamer Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Apple TV free?

Apple TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VLC Streamer Pro or Apple TV?

Apple TV is rated higher. VLC Streamer Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Apple TV averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do VLC Streamer Pro or Apple TV have ads?

Apple TV shows ads; VLC Streamer Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, VLC Streamer Pro or Apple TV?

VLC Streamer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Apple TV every 2 months. Most recently, VLC Streamer Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and Apple TV on October 20, 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.*