# Liftplay: Stream Video Player — Play your video streams

> Video stream player for M3U/W3U playlists with Chromecast and VR support. (iPhone/iPad app by Apollo Apps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftplay-stream-video-player/id1557001663 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apollo Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637674473)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftplay-stream-video-player/id1557001663/reviews.md

## What is Liftplay?

Liftplay is a powerful and simple video player for playing video streams. Based on Wiseplay and compatible with m3u and w3u lists.

Features

- M3U and W3U playlist support.
- Load local or remote playlists.
- Load lists by scanning QR codes.
- Integrated Web Browser.
- Integrated Smart Player.
- Search.
- Chromecast & AirPlay support.
- VR compatible.
- And much more.

Important

Liftplay does not include or provide any content what so ever. This means that you should add your playlists to be able to play streams.

Disclaimer

- Liftplay does not supply or include any media or content.
- Users must provide their own content.
- Liftplay has no affiliation with any third-party provider.
- We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission of the copyright holder.

## Key features

- M3U and W3U playlist support
- Load local or remote playlists
- QR code playlist scanning
- Integrated Web Browser
- Chromecast & AirPlay support
- VR compatible

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Liftplay?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Supports multiple file formats and playlists
- ⚡ Fast and smooth performance on iPhone
- 🎯 Plays channels other apps don't support
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app closures
- ❌ Non-functional on Mac M1/M2 chips
- ❌ Doesn't work on iPad with older iOS versions
- 📺 AirPlay and Chromecast not working
- 💰 Ads appear despite paid premium version
- 🔧 URL input bar removed in recent updates
- 📋 M3U lists no longer open
- ⏰ Excessive ad duration (2+ minutes)
- 🔌 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🎮 App crashes on iPad specifically

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App closes during startup on iPad
- Non-functional on Mac with Apple Silicon chips
- URL input bar disappeared after update
- M3U playlists won't open
- Chromecast connection fails
- AirPlay not connecting to any device
- Premium purchase not recognized (ads still appear)
- Restore purchase required on every app launch
- App incompatible with iOS 12 devices
- Video links show crossed-out play button
- HTML and PHP playlist links not supported

**Most requested features**

- Apple TV version of the app
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode
- Functional Chromecast support
- Functional AirPlay support
- Playlist backup and export functionality
- Ability to name custom playlists
- Playlist refresh without deletion
- Support for .mkv file format
- YouTube link integration
- Mac M1/M2 compatibility fix

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftplay-stream-video-player/id1557001663/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ใช้งานดี

*2025-10-14, version 1.4.1*

ใช้งานดีมากชอบสุดๆอ่านไฟล์ได้หลากหลายพัฒนาไปเรื่อยๆนะครับ

### 2/5 — Sistemare !

*2025-09-30, version 1.4.1*

Con l’ultimo aggiornamento non si può digitare un sito web perché non c’è più la barra per scrivete il sito internet e le liste non m3u non le apre più! Sistemare grazie !!!!

### 1/5 — Publicidad interminable

*2025-08-30, version 1.3.0*

Desde la actualización de 2025 le han puesto publicidad. Una publicidad que será de 2 minutos o más roza la usura.

### 1/5 — อัพเดทล่าสุด

*2025-07-31, version 1.3.0*

ปกติใช่งานไม่มีโฆษณา แต่อัพเดทล่าสุดใช้งานไปมีโฆษณาเข้าแล้ว

### 5/5 — Great..

*2025-07-30, version 1.3.0*

Apple tv please

### 1/5 — App crashes on opening…

*2025-05-07*

ipad ios 12.

### 4/5 — -

*2025-04-17, version 1.2.6*

น่าจะทำลงระบยแอนดรอยบ้างนะครับ เพราะใช้งานทั้งสองระบบ ชอบที่ใช้ง่าย

### 5/5 — Actualizacion

*2025-02-13, version 1.2.6*

Hola, la apk necesita una nueva actualizacion, ahora no funciona bien, gracias

### 3/5 — Almost perfect

*2025-02-02, version 1.2.6*

It plays some channels that other apps doesn’t. However, chromecast and airplay didn’t work. And I can’t name my playlists. It will worth the price tag if all features are truly work.

### 4/5 — soy gay

*2025-01-16, version 1.2.6*

soy ga

## Frequently asked questions about Liftplay

### What does Liftplay do?

Liftplay is a video player designed for playing video streams. It supports M3U and W3U playlist formats, allowing you to load and play content from various sources. The app also includes features like Chromecast and AirPlay support, and VR compatibility.

### How do I add content to Liftplay?

Liftplay does not provide any content itself. You need to add your own M3U or W3U playlists to the app. This can be done by loading local or remote playlist files, or by scanning QR codes that contain playlist information.

### Is Liftplay free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements. These purchases could potentially unlock additional features or remove ads, though specific details are not provided.

### What devices is Liftplay compatible with?

Liftplay is designed for mobile devices and offers support for Chromecast and AirPlay, enabling streaming to compatible TVs and devices. It is also VR compatible, suggesting it can be used with virtual reality headsets for an immersive viewing experience.

### Can I use Liftplay to watch copyrighted material?

Liftplay itself does not supply or include any media or content. The app's developers do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without the permission of the copyright holder. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to stream any content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.1 — 2026-02-18

- Minor bug fixes and stability enhancements.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-02-14

- Minor bug fixes and stability enhancements.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-01-10

- Minor bug fixes and stability enhancements.

### 1.5.1 — 2025-12-19

- Minor bug fixes and stability enhancements.

### 1.5.0 — 2025-12-10

- Minor bug fixes and stability enhancements.

## Apps similar to Liftplay

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Video Media Player ・All Format](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-media-player-all-format/id6746064100) | 4.2 (25) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Video Player All Format.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-all-format/id6476280420) | 3.3 (4) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [ARC Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-player/id6449966365) | 4.7 (3) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Video player: Folder Video+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-folder-video-plus/id926147006) | 4.8 (6) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [Whatplay: Reproductor IPTV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatplay-reproductor-iptv/id6443530611) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Photo & Video |
| [MIX Player: All Video Format](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-player-all-video-format/id6478808011) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Photo & Video |

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*