# LillyPlayer vs NexTv

The clearest difference is rating: LillyPlayer at 4.6 against NexTv's 1.7. LillyPlayer also leads on ratings volume (711 vs 12). NexTv'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 NexTv sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 711 ratings behind it against 12, 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 53% of NexTv's.

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, NexTv every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | NexTv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** | [1.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextv/id1628393213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **711** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [Samy Benmeddour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628393215) |

## 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


### NexTv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextv/id1628393213)

This application allows users to watch their video playlists with support for M3U, XC, and 1-Stream formats. It offers features like content discovery, detailed show information, live TV channel management, and a powerful search engine.

**Highlights:** M3U, XC, 1-Stream playlist support, Content discovery and episode tracking, Detailed TV show and movie pages, Sorted Live TV channels with categories, Full-text search engine, EPG for live TV channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Semi annual | $7.99 | one-time |
| Yearly | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LillyPlayer free?

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

### Is NexTv free?

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

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

LillyPlayer is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while NexTv averages 1.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do LillyPlayer or NexTv have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; NexTv does not.

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

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and NexTv every 3 weeks. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on September 21, 2026 and NexTv on September 20, 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.*