# LillyPlayer vs Shake It

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shake It at none against LillyPlayer's 4. Shake It also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). LillyPlayer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (711 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shake It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shake It holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 711 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Shake It every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | Shake It |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-it/id1493389703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **711** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [Positive A Digital Approach](https://appshunter.io/developer/914886493) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**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


### Shake It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-it/id1493389703)

This app serves as a digital companion for a music and food festival, providing access to all event information, ticket management, and in-app purchases. It facilitates a seamless festival experience with features like quick payments and real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Festival information access, Ticket management, Workshop reservations, Quick payment system, Order brand merchandise, Real-time event news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LillyPlayer free?

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

### Is Shake It free?

Shake It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or Shake It?

Shake It is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while Shake It averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LillyPlayer or Shake It have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; Shake It does not.

### Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or Shake It?

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Shake It every 6 months. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Shake It on September 21, 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.*