NewPipe vs VLC for Android
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
NewPipe
98
87.2
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|
VLC for Android
154
80.0
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|
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87.2 (best) | 80.0 |
| Release freshness | 97.9 | 100.0 (best) |
| Adoption signals | 76.6 (best) | 60.0 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 37 days ago |
Updated 10 days ago |
| Latest version | v0.29.1 · 2026-08-15 | libvlc-3.7.6 · 2026-09-11 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: NewPipe
#98 overall · #1 in category
87.2/100
- Release freshness +49.0 97.9 × 50%
- Adoption signals +38.3 76.6 × 50%
Rank receipt: VLC for Android
#154 overall · #9 in category
80.0/100
- Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +30.0 60.0 × 50%
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