2019-02-18
excellent streamer for most file types, but...
Needs better zoom options for XS Max
Updating
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Description
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!
What's New in Version 6.11
Tweaked for the latest devices
Seller
Name
Hobbyist Software Limited
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
6.11
Size
82.5 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 9.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad Pro, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPhone 11, iPod touch (7th generation), iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad mini Retina, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 5, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi, iPhone 5c, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 11 Pro, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 of 5 (29 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2018-09-15
Excellent!
I’ve used this app for a few years now and am still pleased. Love the simple interface and they offer great support. Thanks!
2018-09-09
Don’t waste money on the full version
Streaming videos in the free version was jittery. So I bought the full version so that I could download videos thinking the network was the cause. However the downloaded videos are also choppy. I have the New IPAD with the a10 processor. Very disappointed with the app.
2018-09-01
Do more now
Nice player, however because it doesn’t have play next, it bring down this player. Would also be nice keep resume when the player is power off instead of going back to the group list. In side of group list can’t determine last video played. Nice player, need work to be great.
Rickey
2018-08-07
Replay, offline, take with me
I can study videos and not use data once the videos are on my phone.
Great for playing kid sing-along videos
2018-05-12
Multi format reader
No more itunes movies
Paste into the program and watch
Plays smoothly
Nice program
2018-03-30
Old, Ugly and Outdated
The VLC Streamer does an injustice to the VLC name. Waste of time and money. Install the nPlayer app instead.
2018-03-23
Works.
Works.
2018-01-31
Excellent!
This app is great works as described. I was amazed that you can stream dvds. Vic is so dependable on any platformm.
2018-01-29
Great video player
Does really well playing formats that the hardware isn't necessarily designed for.
2018-01-07
You need this app!
We couldn't live without this app in our home. We use it daily. We stream videos off our media server to save memory on our devices or fill them up by downloading videos before a trip. It is regularly updated and well worth the money.
2017-12-17
Works great with a few misgivings.
Okay , this app is great, 5 stars for that. Integration with your network is simple and quick. Converting files is not. On the fly one by one conversion works great unless you have a HEVC also known as x265 codec file. It chokes on them. What is HEVC/x265?? It’s the latest video codec that has better resolution at a much, much smaller video file than the standard x264. So all the files I have in x265 now must be converted to x264 by another app, creating a second copy of the file, also much larger, so I can stream with this app. Bummer. I hope a solution is close ‘cause otherwise, I really like this app!
2017-09-08
One of my favorite apps!
Gotta love the VLC team. Great software that's continually updated and works. Pretty sure I have every app/software they make.
2017-08-26
Garbage
If you are interested in streaming a movie you have on DVD, don't waste any time with this app. It's not just this developer. Amateurs are people who don't understand that you make promises only because you intend to keep them. They're not just noise. Virtually everyone in this field is an amateur. Trying to find a responsible adult among developers is like trying to find a good plumber. You'd better keep a mop on hand.
2017-08-23
Better better best
Been using this for a while and it just gets better.
2017-08-22
Perfection
Couldn't ask for a better player.
2017-08-12
Easy and free.......
Good app. Best of all. It is free.
2017-08-11
Stands the test of time
Bought it 3-4 years ago and still use it quite regularly. Added features like support for Apple TV have made it great for all around connectivity.
2017-08-03
Great app!
You need this. Don't be cheap. Pay for the full version. It's more than worth it.
2017-07-31
LOVE THIS APP!!!
If you're looking for a way to stream content from your PC to your tablet or phone then this is the app for you! Easy to use, tons of features and the ability to play back just about any file format that you can imagine. What more do you need! Download yours today. I guarantee you won't be disappointed!
2017-07-31
REMARKABLE AND EASY TO USE
VERY CONVENIENT AND EXCELLENT INSTRUCTIONS. SIMPLE FALL BACK FOR CONNECTING TO IPAD ETC. BY USING A SPECIFIC CONNECTION, AS EXPLAINED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS. I AM A LONG TIME USER.
2017-07-30
Great App!!
I use this to transfer files normally on my Pc to my iPad and I can take them look at them where ever I want!
2017-07-29
Does the job mostly
Not perfect, (needs automatic conversion retries and better mass-add ability.
2017-07-16
FANTASTIC APP
I used the free version for five minutes and realized how great this app is so I purchased the paid version for only $2.99.
I can sit outside and watch TV shows and movies that are on my computer. Instead of looking out my laptop, I simply stream them to my iPad.
And added bonus is that I did not have to figure out how to use it. There are simple directions on each page. So I do not have to go looking for how to, for example, delete a movie.
Rarely do I pay for an app. This one is so good that the author deserves the pittance he asks for it. Thank you so much.
2017-07-09
Has issues now
Never had an issue with the program until recently. Seems like it randomly drops from airplay with iPad Air to Apple TV. Tried it on multiple Apple TV's and tried the app on an iPhone as well and the airplay dropped.
2017-06-25
I would gladly pay 10X the price for this app!! LOVE IT!
Update: I still use this app after 5 years and it's still great. It's easy to use, works without a hitch, and the makers keep it up to date as every iOS update rolls out!
I use lots of VLC files and the frustrating thing was that I had no way of taking them with me without toting along my laptop. Now, I can convert them, store them on my iPhone or iPad and have hours of great video to watch on long flights, or if I'm stuck on the train, etc. It's so easy to set up the app and the link to your PC that i was up and running in about 5 minutes. There is really nothing not to like about his app. If you already use VLC media player, and you travel or even want something to watch on your lunch break, this is the app! I can set several programs to convert and download to my iPhone/iPad and it converts and downloads in background in amazingly short amount of time and is ready to go.
2017-06-02
Best app ever
Vlc is great. The greatest ever. These guys are amazing. They make our lives so much easier. This app can download vids to ur phone or stream it from another computer with ease. Thank you!
2017-05-29
Great app! Top notch support too.
The app is easy to setup & use. If you have a question, just submit it and you'll get a friendly and helpful response. A++
2017-05-27
Does exactly as advertised
Update: Over two years later and still using the app without a hitch. Used daily. Utility, support, and updates make the already low price a worthwhile investment.
Works perfectly for streaming anime mkv files with subtitles directly from my Mac to my iPad/iPhone or television (via Apple TV which is fully supported, not mirrored) thus avoiding the need for conversion or copying. Works well with mp4 as well. Subtitle support could be more robust but I've never had a problem with the defaults. Controls are intuitive and responsive. Worth the price if you have an alternative to your computer for viewing media.
2017-05-13
Convenient Streaming
I've been using this app for years and it just keeps on improving. Now that they've added Touch ID, I love it even more!
2017-05-10
A solid piece of software! Great for internet streaming!
It is the only software I found that would play RTMP streams. Well done!
2017-05-08
Very neat
This app is really good for what it is. I get hardly any lag, and when I do it's because I'm watching a sped up version of the show that hasn't finished processing. I also love that it's accessible with voice over accessible except a few unlabled buttons.
2017-05-07
Nearly perfect
There isn't a better app for home streaming.
2017-04-28
Handy
Works quite well with the latest update. Basically lets you use your pc to handle the actual processing requirements for VLC while running the video on your tablet. And if you're going to be away from your network, it lets you download the processed video to the tablet.
Does well with almost all formats I've tried, and can handle multiple audio and subtitle tracks.
Fair warning, the processing end does require a fair amount of PC power.
2017-04-28
Works great
Does everything as stated.
2017-04-09
Best
I've been using it for years. Never disappointed.
2017-04-05
Great App!
This app allows me to grab all the great videos on my main computer and convert them for iPad with ease. Been using this app for about a year and I use it almost daily. Thumbs up!
2017-03-29
Good product
Same problem as Andy. Freezes
2017-03-25
In My Humble Opinion
Brilliant App. Needs to enable the use of folders to file various types of video.
2017-03-17
Great app
Amazing app but it has an issue when, for some reason, a part of the video stops and the only way to continue is reopen it and skip that scene (about 2 mins of playback) fast before it stops again. Deleting and adding the video again on PC doesn't solve the problem - the pause will be in the same place.
2017-02-23
One of my best purchases
From four to five stars, issues I've had with previous versions are gone.
2017-02-20
Works like a charm.
I've been using this app on my iPad to view movies I have on my computer and connected storage device. Earbuds plugged in and sharp little screen is a convenient way for me to privately watch movies. Choosing "High Quality" and "Watch" works well for me. You can pause anytime without problems but going backward or searching around would only work if you choose "Download" (but that is a slower process).
You do have to add a helper to your computer that is a free download. Has never given me a problem on my MacBook Pro. Nice little added feature is sliding up or down on the screen to change volume.
2017-02-20
Brilliant piece of software
This app allows you to easily access any type of video file from your computer. They carried over the impressive customization of the VLC player to this streamer and I use it all the time. It is one of the best apps I have on my iOS devices
2017-02-20
Does the job quickly and elegantly
Just plain works. It's perfect. What more could you ask?
2017-02-20
Poifik
No issues, works like it's supposed to.
2017-01-30
Works 50% of the time
Read the title.
2016-12-28
Perfect at what it does
Streams very well and smoothly. Only drawback is you have to convert your files which takes up lots of space on your computer.
2016-11-21
Good one
Use it all the time
2016-11-19
Great!
It's pretty easy to use and works great with Apple TV. I only wish that you can make a running playlist so that the shows run continuously - like in the desktop program