# LillyPlayer vs Web Video Player & Caster

The clearest difference is ads: Web Video Player & Caster at none against LillyPlayer's shown. Web Video Player & Caster also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). LillyPlayer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (714 vs 52). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Web Video Player & Caster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 714 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of LillyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Web Video Player & Caster's.

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Web Video Player & Caster every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | Web Video Player & Caster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** | [4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-video-player-and-caster/id1492211442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **714** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [Nguyen Quang Chien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099439152) |

## What reviewers say

### LillyPlayer

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

This app serves as a comprehensive media player for live TV, movies, and personal media files. It supports various streaming sources like IPTV and Xtream accounts, along with local network access and popular media servers. Enjoy advanced playback features and broad format compatibility.

**Highlights:** IPTV & Xtream playback, Local media file playback, Full program guide for live TV, Support for 4K HDR and Dolby Vision, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Picture-in-Picture mode, 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


### Web Video Player & Caster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-video-player-and-caster/id1492211442)

Stream any web video directly to your Chromecast, Google Cast, or Apple TV. Automatically detects videos on websites, blocks ads, and supports various TV models for an enhanced viewing experience on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Stream any web video to TV, Automatic video extraction, Highest quality native video streaming, Works with any website/video format, Ad and spam blocking, Supports Samsung and LG TVs

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web Player 3 Months Plan | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Web Player 6 Months Plan | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Web Video Player Pro - Forever | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LillyPlayer free?

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

### Is Web Video Player & Caster free?

Web Video Player & Caster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or Web Video Player & Caster?

LillyPlayer is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while Web Video Player & Caster averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.

### Do LillyPlayer or Web Video Player & Caster have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; Web Video Player & Caster does not.

### Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or Web Video Player & Caster?

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Web Video Player & Caster every 9 days. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Web Video Player & Caster on November 3, 2026.

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