Comparison

VLC Streamer Pro vs Zee 5

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

Head to head
About

VLC Streamer Pro

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
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Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad. VLC Streamer streams movies from your computer to your iDevice. Winner *Best Entertainment App* Chip.de. You can watch anything from your movie collection. No need for complex conversion processes. No need to manually transfer programs to your device. “Can these guys do no wrong? Seriously, if only other app devs knew how to make apps as well as these guys, the world would be a better place. Or at least my device would be less buggy. I was just watching a Full HD copy of Avatar Extended Edition being streamed from my PC on my iPod Touch 2nd Generation and it looked and played amazingly.” - UK Reviewer “…it's as good as having the original VLC player on your iOS device…” - CallingAllGeeks.org “…Setup is a snap and literally takes 2 seconds. You can browse through all your movies from your device and click any one to start playing. It even works if you have the movies stored on a USB drive connected to the host computer.” -The Times of India “Took me seconds to setup to stream from a secondary drive in my home office. Going straight out to get a cable for my TV.” - USA Reviewer “….This sucker can stream off the pc and plays virtually anything you throw at it. Download it now!” - TaxiDriver at Blippy.com There are a huge number of movie formats, and VLC can convert most of them - but it can't convert everything. If you have any doubts, then please try the free version of this application first. • Features include • - Free helper app gets you streaming quickly and allows you to browse local drives, and Windows network shares - Stream over wifi directly from your computer - Support for multiple resolutions and streaming quality levels - Customisable gesture controls - Live streaming of video after a few seconds of processing (assumes a reasonably powered computer) - Airplay support - TV Out support for iPad and iPhone4 - Easy to copy movies directly to your device for watching on the plane or out of the house. - Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 - Supports Mac OS 10.5 and above • System Requirements • - VLC Streamer will not play DRM protected videos. Videos from the iTunes store do include DRM. - VLC Streamer is designed to work on your local network, and the free helper app has to run on your Mac or PC. - Supports Windows, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10. - Supports Mac OS 10.7 Intel and above. • Response to feedback • -If you do have any problems streaming movies, 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!

About

Zee 5

Stream thousands of South Asian movies, web series, and TV shows in your preferred language. Enjoy live cricket, download content for offline viewing, and discover personalized recommendations. Experience high-quality streaming with options for dubbed and multilingual content.

Highlights
  • 4000+ movies and 500+ originals
  • Content dubbed in 8 languages
  • 12 display and 21 content languages
  • Offline downloads
  • Live TV guide
  • Personalized recommendations
  • 4K video streaming
Features
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Home To India's Boldest Stories Where original voices, iconic franchises, blockbuster entertainment and unforgettable characters come together across languages, genres, and formats. And now, get ready to experience an all-new Zee 5. Faster, smarter, AI-powered, and built to help you discover more of what you love. Here's what's waiting for you: Series That Get Everyone Talking: Bold, contemporary storytelling across genres, with fresh titles premiering regularly. Dive into acclaimed Series like Gyaarah Gyaarah, Rangbaaz, Brown, Murshid, Sattamum Neethiyum, Ayana Mane, Abar Proloy and many more. A Vast Library Of Movies & Series: From the latest blockbusters to timeless classics and critically-acclaimed series, discover world-class entertainment on demand. Watch titles such as Bandar, Ghamasaan, Jana Nayagan, Sam Bahadur, Mrs., RRR, Tehran, Hanu-Man, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and more. Live Sports & Unmissable Action: Experience the thrill of live sports with FIFA competitions, Bundesliga, Serie A, cricket, and other marquee sporting events, streamed live and on demand in India. Your Favourite TV Shows & Live Channels: Stay connected to the stories you love with popular Zee Network channels and catch-up content. Enjoy shows like Tumm Se Tumm Tak, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, Karthigai Deepam, Sanai Chaughade, Karna and more. Free Entertainment For All: Explore a rich collection of free movies, series, Korean and Chinese dramas, Reality TV, dubbed international hits, and much more. Premium Hollywood Blockbusters: Dive into critically-acclaimed cinema and top-tier titles like Normal, The Wizard Of Kremlin, Cold Storage, and more. A Dedicated Kids Zone: Safe, engaging and entertaining content tailored for younger viewers, featuring favourites such as Chhota Bheem, Shivlok ke Kundakka Mandakka, Inspector Chingum, Boonie Bears, and more. Entertainment In Your Language: Discover content across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, English and more, curated for your viewing experience. Look Out For: ● Personalised Recommendations: Discover content tailored to your tastes, habits, and viewing preferences. ● Download & Watch Offline: Whether you're travelling or simply offline, download your favourites and take your entertainment with you, anywhere. ● A Faster, Smoother Zee 5 Experience: Search less, watch more with redesigned navigation, faster playback, and AI-powered discovery. ● Profiles For The Entire Family: Create individual profiles, receive personalised recommendations, and keep everyone's watchlists and viewing history separate. Disclaimer: The availability of some content may differ based on content rights as per individual countries or regions. Please refer to the terms and conditions for details: https://www.zee5.com/termsofuse For details on the privacy policy, please visit https://www.zee5.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

VLC Streamer Pro4 screens
Zee 54 screens

Verdict

The call

VLC Streamer Pro and Zee 5 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of VLC Streamer Pro's written reviews are positive against 15% of Zee 5's. VLC Streamer Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). Zee 5's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On rating 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

Zee 5 is free to download; VLC Streamer Pro costs $7.99 up front. Zee 5 sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VLC Streamer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for VLC Streamer Pro against 4.6 for Zee 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zee 5 has 24K ratings behind it against 742, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of VLC Streamer Pro's written reviews are positive against 15% of Zee 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VLC Streamer Pro ships an update every 3 months, Zee 5 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
VLC Streamer Pro versus Zee 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVLC Streamer ProZee 5
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (742 ratings) — better4.6 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews — better14.9% of reviews
Number of ratings74224K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#103 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB209 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHobbyist Software LimitedZ5X Global FZ-LLC

Customer experience

VLC Streamer Pro

All ratings742 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative19.5%

Zee 5

All ratings24,212 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,103 reviews
Positive14.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative78.2%

User reviews

VLC Streamer Pro

From 742 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Zee 5

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
  • 👍 Great content selection
  • 💡 Affordable subscription
  • 🎨 Visually appealing app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 📺 Casting and TV integration issues
  • 🔒 Problematic subscription management

Bugs and requests

VLC Streamer Pro

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Zee 5

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during playback
  • Subscription not recognized or renewed properly
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Incorrect content availability based on region

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve search and browsing functionality
  • Add resume playback feature
  • Provide better language support and subtitles
  • Enhance Chromecast and smart TV compatibility

In-app purchases

None

VLC Streamer Pro

No in-app purchases

21 purchases

Zee 5

Subscriptions21
  • ZEE5-Epicon-Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ZEE5-Simply South-Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Month - 1 Year$5.991 Year
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  • ZEE5 Chaupal Monthly$5.991 Month
  • HD Monthly2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Premium Pack - Special Offer$7.991 Year
  • Zee5 Telugu Monthly Premium$10.991 Month
  • Zee5 Hindi Monthly Premium$10.991 Month
  • 4K Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Quarterly - All Access$20.993 Months
  • 40% Off - All Access Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual Pack$59.991 Year
  • 4K Annual$65.991 Year
  • Premium 4K (Discontinued)$69.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Discontinued)$99.991 Month
  • 4K Monthly (Discontinued)$100.991 Month
  • All Access Plan (Discontinued)$109.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Discontinued)$109.991 Month
  • 4K Annual$124.991 Year
  • 40% Off (Discontinued)$499.991 Year
  • All Access HD Plan$599.001 Year

Questions

Is VLC Streamer Pro free?
VLC Streamer Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zee 5 free?
Zee 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VLC Streamer Pro or Zee 5?
VLC Streamer Pro is rated higher. VLC Streamer Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 742 ratings, while Zee 5 averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.
Do VLC Streamer Pro or Zee 5 have ads?
Zee 5 shows ads; VLC Streamer Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, VLC Streamer Pro or Zee 5?
VLC Streamer Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Zee 5 every 4 days. Most recently, VLC Streamer Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zee 5 on September 25, 2026.

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