# LillyPlayer vs homeTV IPTV Player

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 17). 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.

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.

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 17, 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.

LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, homeTV IPTV Player daily. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | homeTV IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (713 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** | [3.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **713** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [Bruno Goncalves](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214161087) |

## 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


### homeTV IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometv-iptv-player/id1636701357)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $200.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 17 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 22, 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.*