Comparison

LillyPlayer vs homeTV IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LillyPlayer

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
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LillyPlayer is your all-in-one IPTV & Xtream player — live TV, your movies, your series and all your media in one premium app for iPhone and iPad. Live TV with full program guide, replay and return-to-live, a rich movies and series catalog (artwork, cast, sagas), and playback of your files from your network sources. Stream your IPTV and Xtream sources, or your own media library — all in one app. Important: LillyPlayer is a media player — it does not include any channels or content. You need your own IPTV subscription, M3U playlist, Xtream account or personal media to use it. No conversion needed: all major video and audio formats are supported directly on your device. - Play / download via your SMB/FTP/WEBDAV/UPnP access. - AirPlay / external screen support. - Chromecast support. - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) playback. - Support 4K HDR videos / Dolby Vision / HDR10(+) - AetherEngine playback engine: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD, TrueHD, AV1 and much more. - Broadcast support on UPnP/DLNA compatible devices. - IPTV support: Xtream extension (EPG, Replay), M3U playlists. - Jellyfin and Plex support. - External subtitles support (opensubtitles.com). - TVHeadend support for channels / records. - iCloud synchronization support. - Playlist management. - Synchronize what you're watching with Trakt.tv. - Hardware acceleration. - Video / audio equalizer. - Automatic audio / video synchronization (also over Bluetooth). - Subtitle support, multiple video / audio tracks. - Continuous playback. - Automatically detect all video files on your device. - Easily control volume, brightness and playback progress. - Multiple playback options: auto-rotate, aspect ratio, screen lock and more. LillyPlayer PRO subscription: - Your subscription lasts 1 month, 6 months, 1 year or life time. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - You can manage your subscription and switch off auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Privacy Policy: https://lillyplayer.com/rgpd.html - Terms of Use: https://lillyplayer.com/terms.html Note: - The iOS version disables the ad engine / tracking when running in PRO. - This application does not contain any media; the screenshots are for illustration purposes and the content depends on the media and sources you provide. LillyPlayer uses images and data from TheTVDB (https://thetvdb.com) and TMDB (https://themoviedb.org)

About

homeTV IPTV Player

This app provides a user-friendly interface for streaming IPTV content on Apple TV and iPhone. It simplifies navigation and organization of your favorite channels and shows, offering features like EPG and multi-audio track support for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Organize IPTV lists by categories
  • Access recent and favorite content
  • Customizable favorite categories
  • iCloud settings synchronization
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Multiple audio track support
  • Subtitle support
Features
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Streamline your TV experience with our intuitive IPTV player for Apple TV and iPhone. Discover the perfect player that effortlessly caters to the needs of your entire family, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable entertainment experience for everyone. No more confusion over which button does what or complex navigation—our app has got you covered! Key Features: Organize and browse IPTV lists conveniently grouped by categories Access your recently watched content with ease Create a personalized favorites list for quick access Customize favorite categories for instant content discovery Enjoy seamless synchronization of settings across devices with iCloud integration Stay updated with an electronic program guide (EPG) for real-time program information Switch between multiple audio tracks for a truly immersive experience Enhance your viewing with subtitles We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Fabricio (@faber_goncalves) for his invaluable assistance throughout the development of this app. Don't miss his outstanding content on the DescomplicandoTech YouTube channel! Please note that Home IPTV is a player app and does not provide IPTV lists. Kindly reach out to your service provider to obtain a list from them. For our terms and conditions, please visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/" Download now and transform your TV viewing into a hassle-free, enjoyable adventure!

Screenshots

LillyPlayer4 screens
homeTV IPTV Player3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LillyPlayer at 4.6 against homeTV IPTV Player's 3.6. LillyPlayer also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and ratings volume (713 vs 16). homeTV IPTV Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and homeTV IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 713 ratings behind it against 16, 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 29% of homeTV IPTV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, homeTV IPTV Player daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LillyPlayer versus homeTV IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLillyPlayerhomeTV IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (713 ratings) — better3.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings713 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DegrangeBruno Goncalves

Customer experience

LillyPlayer

All ratings711 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative32.4%

homeTV IPTV Player

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

LillyPlayer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

homeTV IPTV Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LillyPlayer

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month$0.991 Month
  • 6 months$4.496 Months
  • 1 year$8.491 Year
One-time1
  • LillyPlayer Pro$44.99
4 purchases

homeTV IPTV Player

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$200.00

Questions

Is LillyPlayer free?
LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is homeTV IPTV Player free?
homeTV IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or homeTV IPTV Player?
LillyPlayer is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while homeTV IPTV Player averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.
Do LillyPlayer or homeTV IPTV Player have ads?
LillyPlayer shows ads; homeTV IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or homeTV IPTV Player?
LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and homeTV IPTV Player daily. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on October 22, 2026 and homeTV IPTV Player on October 14, 2026.

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