Best Remote Media Player Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right remote media player apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 0+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Remote Media Player Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1VLC media playerVLC media playerFree3.7★ (5.8K)NoNoSep 2026
2Media Remote - Player ControlMedia Remote - Player ControlFreeNoNoAug 2026
3VLC RemoteVLC RemoteFree4.7★ (594)NoYesSep 2026
4IPTV + Sky remote codesIPTV + Sky remote codesFree4.6★ (901)YesYesAug 2026
5Smarters Player LiteSmarters Player LiteFree4.8★ (440K)YesYesSep 2026
6MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬MX Video Player:Media Playe‪r‬Free4.5★ (3.7K)NoYesSep 2026
7MX Player : All Media PlayerMX Player : All Media PlayerFree4.4★ (14K)YesNoSep 2026
8Music Video Media Player ・VeLoMusic Video Media Player ・VeLoFree4.5★ (261)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Remote Media Player

VLC media player#1

VLC media player by VideoLAN

Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
3.7😐(5.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#35in Photo & Video
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Play virtually any video or audio file directly without conversion. Stream media from cloud services, network servers, or the web. Offers advanced subtitle support and playback controls.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Plays everything
  • 👍 Great for offline media
  • 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
  • 🚀 Convenient file transfer
  • 👍 Customizable playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 👎 Confusing UI/UX
  • 🐛 Unreliable network streaming
  • 👎 Lacks basic features
VLC Remote#3

VLC Remote by Hobbyist Software Limited

Remote Control for VLC
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(594 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Control your VLC Media Player on Mac or PC from your iPhone or iPad. Manage playback, volume, subtitles, and more, all from your couch. Offers a free version with ads and limited features, with an upgrade option for full functionality.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 💡 Ability to browse files and playlists
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 👍 Useful for watching movies from the couch

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 👎 Confusing or outdated interface
  • 🔒 Potential security concerns with required software installation
  • 👎 Limited functionality in free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for full version

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FAQ about Remote Media Player

What are the best remote media player apps for iPhone?
VLC media player tops our remote media player apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 5.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top remote media player apps we rank are free to download, including VLC media player and Media Remote - Player Control.
VLC media player has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
VLC media player is a free and open-source application that can play virtually all video and audio files directly without requiring conversion. It also supports streaming from various cloud services, network servers, and the web, along with advanced subtitle features and playback controls.
Key features include the ability to play all media formats without conversion, file synchronization with popular cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive, streaming from network servers (SMB, FTP, UPnP/DLNA), advanced subtitle support with full SSA compatibility, multi-track audio, playback speed control, and Chromecast rendering.