# zFuse vs LillyPlayer

The clearest difference is price: LillyPlayer at Free against zFuse's $4.99. LillyPlayer also leads on ratings volume (714 vs 228). zFuse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

LillyPlayer is free to download; zFuse costs $4.99 up front. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. zFuse asks for nothing beyond the download.

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 228 and 714 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of zFuse's written reviews are positive against 58% of LillyPlayer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

zFuse ships an update every 3 weeks, LillyPlayer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | zFuse | LillyPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-video-player/id1009747025/reviews) | **[4.6 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 228 | **714** |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [s-joys Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252722512) | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) |

## What reviewers say

### zFuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zfuse-video-player/id1009747025)

Play any video format without conversion, with advanced subtitle effects and direct media streaming from your PC or NAS. Enjoy gesture controls, folder encryption for privacy, and extensive file management features. Supports TV casting and popular media servers.

**Highlights:** Plays all video formats without conversion, Supports ASS/SSA/SUP effect subtitles, Streams media directly from PC/NAS, Gesture controls for playback and settings, Folder encryption for privacy, File download and management, TV casting and media server support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast video playback and loading speeds
- 👍 Excellent format support (various codecs and containers)
- 🎬 Strong HDR video handling
- 📁 Reliable network file access (SMB, NAS)
- 🎯 Clean and simple user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎨 Outdated UI design (looks from 2010)
- 🐛 Frequent bugs introduced with updates
- 💔 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 🔌 No Chromecast/casting support
- ⚠️ Inconsistent feature availability across platforms

**Reported bugs**

- Playback speed switching causes audio stuttering and crackling
- Video snapshots getting lost (long-standing bug)
- Green pixel artifacts on iPad Pro M4
- Pop-out video player discoloration after updates
- Back and forward seeking stopped working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Segment/A-B repeat functionality
- Persistent zoom and aspect ratio settings on loop
- System time display during playback
- Subtitle display in picture-in-picture mode


### LillyPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273)

Play all your video and music files directly on your device without conversion. Supports major formats, network streaming, and advanced playback features like 4K HDR and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Plays all major video/audio formats, Network streaming (SMB, FTP, UPnP), 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support, IPTV and M3U playlist support, External subtitle support, Chromecast and Airplay support, Trakt.tv synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year | $8.49 | per year |
| LillyPlayer Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🎥 Wide range of content (movies, shows, live TV)
- ⏪ Rewind live TV
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🌐 Language issues (mixed English and French)
- 🔧 Lack of updates and developer support
- 🔻 Frequent buffering and lags

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when screen dims
- Unable to save playlists and favorites
- EPG not updating properly
- Playlist/server import issues

**Requested features**

- Add Airplay support
- Implement Picture-in-Picture mode
- Improve EPG and series management
- Restore Stalker player functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is zFuse free?

zFuse costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LillyPlayer free?

LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, zFuse or LillyPlayer?

LillyPlayer is rated higher. zFuse averages 4.4 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while LillyPlayer averages 4.6 from 714 ratings.

### Do zFuse or LillyPlayer have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; zFuse does not.

### Which is updated more often, zFuse or LillyPlayer?

zFuse ships an update every 3 weeks, and LillyPlayer fortnightly. Most recently, zFuse was updated on October 29, 2026 and LillyPlayer on October 29, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*