Is there a way to get the VLC app for iOS now?
As you state, VLC has been pulled from the app store because of incompatibility issues between its GNU license and the AppStore DRM.

If you have already bought it (even at 0 cost) you can still use it under the same account used to buy it. Because of DRM, apps can not be shared between users, so you can not use an .ipa from other user, just your own.

If its your case, VLC is available as a Cydia download for jailbroken devices. Otherwise there are good alternatives for a few bucks. You might wanna check out these:


GoodPlayer ($2.99)
CineXPlayer ($3.99)


I've used GoodPlayer and it works as expected, allowing you to play almost anything without reencoding.