Signal for Android vs VLC for Android
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Signal for Android
86
87.2
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|
VLC for Android
136
80.0
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|
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87.2 (best) | 80.0 |
| Release freshness | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Adoption signals | 74.5 (best) | 60.0 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 2 days ago |
Updated 9 days ago |
| Latest version | v8.28.3 · 2026-09-18 | libvlc-3.7.6 · 2026-09-11 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Signal for Android
#86 overall · #2 in category
87.2/100
- Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +37.2 74.5 × 50%
Rank receipt: VLC for Android
#136 overall · #9 in category
80.0/100
- Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
- Adoption signals +30.0 60.0 × 50%
Component values are before weighting. Read the full formula