# LillyPlayer vs Red IPTV

The clearest difference is price: LillyPlayer at Free against Red IPTV's $1.99. LillyPlayer also leads on ratings volume (711 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Red IPTV's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On device support there is nothing between them.

LillyPlayer is free to download; Red IPTV costs $1.99 up front. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Red IPTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red IPTV 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of LillyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Red IPTV's.

LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, Red IPTV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | Red IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-iptv/id1641087243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **711** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 210 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [Martin Martorell Cuco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604205183) |

## 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


### Red IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-iptv/id1641087243)

This media player allows you to stream live TV, VOD, and series from your IPTV provider. You can also play local audio and video files. It does not provide any content itself, requiring a playlist from your provider.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV, VOD, and series, Play local audio/video files, Requires playlist from IPTV provider, Fast multimedia playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LillyPlayer free?

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

### Is Red IPTV free?

Red IPTV costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or Red IPTV?

Red IPTV is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while Red IPTV averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LillyPlayer or Red IPTV have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; Red IPTV does not.

### Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or Red IPTV?

LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Red IPTV every 2 months. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Red IPTV on October 3, 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.*