VLC for Android

VLC for Android

Android Video Players Videolabs
4.1 Popularity

Free video player that plays literally everything

System Requirements

Updated
May 7, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Package Name
org.videolan.vlc

So here's my honest take on VLC for Android. I've tested a bunch of video players and this one's the Swiss Army knife of media players. It's not fancy, but it's reliable as hell. I keep coming back to it because it just works when other apps choke on weird file formats. The fact that it's completely free with no ads or tracking is huge - feels like a unicorn in today's app ecosystem. That said, the interface could use some modernization - it feels a bit clunky compared to some slicker players. But honestly, I'd take functionality over looks any day. It's become my emergency backup player that I know won't let me down.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Plays literally every video format I've thrown at it
  • Completely free with zero ads or tracking
  • Network streaming works surprisingly well
  • Has all the advanced features you'd want
  • Open source so you know what you're getting

Cons

  • Interface feels a bit dated and clunky
  • Can be overwhelming if you just want simple playback
  • Takes up more space than basic video players
  • Some features are buried in menus
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Description

Been using VLC for Android for like a year now. It’s basically that video player you probably used on your computer back in the day, but now it’s on your phone. Honestly it’s become my go-to when the default video app can’t handle some weird file format or when I need to stream something from my network.

Here’s what’s cool – you can throw pretty much any video file at this thing and it’ll play. I’ve tried some ancient .avi files from like 2005 and it handled them no problem. There’s also network streaming which is handy for watching stuff from my home server, and it’s got a decent equalizer if you’re into audio stuff. Took me a minute to figure out the interface but it’s not too complicated once you get used to it.

Look, if you’re someone who deals with a lot of different video formats or needs to stream content, you’ll probably love this app. It’s not the prettiest player out there – the UI feels a bit dated – but it gets the job done where other apps fail. Definitely worth having installed just in case.

User Reviews

Jenny Wu August 13, 2025

Perfect for watching my downloaded lectures. The variable speed playback is smooth and the background play feature is super useful. Wouldn't use anything else!

Alex Martinez August 10, 2025

Great app but wish it had a more intuitive folder organization system. Audio control features are excellent though - the equalizer is really helpful.

Mike Chen August 8, 2025

Best video player hands down! Handles every format I throw at it - mkv, avi, mp4, you name it. Love that I can adjust playback speed and add subtitles easily....

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