VLC for Android

VLC for Android is a video players app for Android from Videolabs.

Across 2,001,883 ratings, VLC for Android averages 4.0 out of 5, with over 500 million installs recorded on Google Play. Reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading recent feedback before installing.

How it compares

Its 4.05 rating sits below the 4.34 median for the 200 video players apps we index, placing it in the top 70% of the category by score. By install count it ranks 9 of 200 in this category.

Capabilities

According to the developer's own listing, VLC for Android is advertised as ad-free.

Track record

VLC for Android has been on Google Play for roughly 12 years, which makes it one of the more established titles among the video players apps we index (median 3.7 years).

What changed in Varies with device

The developer's notes for this release cover bug fixes and interface changes.

Update history

The latest release is dated May 11, 2026. Updates arrive periodically rather than on a fixed schedule.

Requirements

• Version: Varies with device
• Requires: Varies with device
• Download size: Varies with device
• Content rating: Everyone

Cost

VLC for Android is free to download with no advertising and no in-app purchases listed.