# LillyPlayer vs Alice Player IPTV Ott

The clearest difference is monetization model: LillyPlayer at free with in-app purchases against Alice Player IPTV Ott's subscription. LillyPlayer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (714 vs 84). Alice Player IPTV Ott's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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 Alice Player IPTV Ott sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of LillyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Alice Player IPTV Ott's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Alice Player IPTV Ott monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | Alice Player IPTV Ott |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** | [4.3 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alice-player-iptv-ott/id1594670709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **714** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 211 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [PROTECT-MY-FILES, CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587148878) |

## 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, 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


### Alice Player IPTV Ott

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alice-player-iptv-ott/id1594670709)

This app allows you to watch IPTV playlists from any provider on your Apple devices. It supports various playlist formats and offers features like favorites, history, and automatic updates. Access is granted through a paid subscription with a trial period.

**Highlights:** Supports m3u and X-Tream Codes playlists, Simple and intuitive interface, Automatic synchronization, Program guide support and updates, Favorites and history, Search and sorting functionality, Archive support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription + Trial | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LillyPlayer free?

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

### Is Alice Player IPTV Ott free?

Alice Player IPTV Ott is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or Alice Player IPTV Ott?

LillyPlayer is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while Alice Player IPTV Ott averages 4.3 from 84 ratings.

### Do LillyPlayer or Alice Player IPTV Ott have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; Alice Player IPTV Ott does not.

### Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or Alice Player IPTV Ott?

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Alice Player IPTV Ott monthly. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Alice Player IPTV Ott on October 30, 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.*