Comparison

LillyPlayer vs SWIPTV

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

SWIPTV

Watch live TV, movies, and series from your own IPTV playlists. This app supports M3U playlists and Xtream Codes API, offering smooth playback with advanced features like catchup, HDR, and subtitle integration.

Highlights
  • M3U & Xtream Codes API support
  • Live TV, Movies, Series playback
  • Catchup and Replay functionality
  • HDR and Dolby Vision support
  • Trakt.tv integration
  • Subtitle search and download
  • Offline downloads
Features
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Swiptv - IPTV Player for M3U & Xtream Watch IPTV on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV with a fast, modern player. Swiptv is a powerful IPTV player compatible with M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API, designed for smooth playback, live TV, movies, series. - IPTV PLAYER IPTV (M3U, Xtream) Add multiple IPTV playlists. Full support for M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API. Live TV, Movies, Series Watch live TV, movies, series from your IPTV playlists. Catchup / Replay Access past programs, watch missed content easily. - PLAYER EXPERIENCE Smooth IPTV Player Fast, stable IPTV player inspired by IPTV Smarters, Tivimate, Smart IPTV. HDR, Dolby Vision High-quality playback with HDR, Dolby Vision support. Multiple Players VLC, KSPlayer supported. Picture in Picture (PiP) Keep watching IPTV while using other apps. Multi Player Watch multiple streams at the same time. - ADVANCED FEATURES Trakt Integration Sync watch history, track movies, series. OpenSubtitles Search, download subtitles instantly. Fast Refresh Update playlists quickly with optimized refresh system. Favorites Create custom categories, access content instantly. TMDB Integration Posters, ratings, metadata for movies, series. Multi Device iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV support. Offline Downloads Download content, watch anytime. - UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Unlimited Catchup Full EPG (TV Guide) Unlimited Refresh - DISCLAIMER Swiptv does not provide IPTV playlists or content. Users must provide their own content. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LillyPlayer4 screens
SWIPTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SWIPTV at none against LillyPlayer's shown. SWIPTV also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 58%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). LillyPlayer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (714 vs 123). 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 SWIPTV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 714 ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of LillyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 72% of SWIPTV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, SWIPTV weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LillyPlayer versus SWIPTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLillyPlayerSWIPTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (714 ratings) — better4.2 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews71.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings714 — better123
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DegrangeCreativeMind

Customer experience

LillyPlayer

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

SWIPTV

All ratings122 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral9.9%
Negative18.3%

User reviews

LillyPlayer

From 714 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

SWIPTV

From 123 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful and intuitive UI/GUI
  • 🚀 Fast playlist and EPG loading
  • 👍 Seamless cross-device sync
  • 💡 Excellent developer responsiveness and updates
  • 🌟 High-quality picture and streams

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buffering and lagging issues
  • ⚠️ Occasional crashes and freezes
  • ⏳ Slow refresh times for EPG/playlists
  • ⚫ Black screen issues
  • 🚫 No Android or Android TV app

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

SWIPTV

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App crashes on Apple TV after updates
  • Playlist refresh errors on Apple TV
  • Movie downloads not working
  • Scrubbing forward/back doesn't work on demand content
  • App crashes on load, EPG not loading
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  • Downloads only the last item when multiple selected
  • Favorites and edited categories do not sync between devices
  • Recently played list never updates
  • App stopped working after 2 weeks
  • Movies no longer showing up
  • No stream works, no video loads
  • Downloads not working
  • Player causes a lot of buffering
  • Freezes all the time on Apple TV
  • Black screen after update
  • Lagging and takes forever to refresh
  • App repeats last 4 seconds in PIP mode
  • No sound when AirPlay
  • Player is paused when changing screen on MacBook
  • Ksplayer not working
  • Errors trying to refresh only on Apple TV
  • App doesn't work on Apple TV after new update
  • Crashes on load, EPG not loading
  • Downloads not working
  • Movie downloads not working
  • App crashes every time on Apple TV
  • Stopped working after 2 weeks
  • Movies are gone
  • No stream works
  • Apple TV keeps crashing
  • EPG doesn't work
  • Glitchy

Requested features

13 requests
  • Android and Android TV app
  • Lifetime subscription option
  • Multi-view/tiling of multiple channels
  • Ability to mark episodes/seasons as watched
  • Rewind live channels
Show 8 more
  • Download series for offline viewing
  • Casting to Apple TV and Chromecast
  • Auto or manual hide feature for the menu
  • More customization for hiding tabs
  • Movie trailers
  • Aspect ratio fitting full screen on iPhone
  • Mark prior episodes as watched
  • Lifetime purchase option

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
8 purchases

SWIPTV

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro 3 month (not sale anymore)$2.993 Months
  • Monthly - Family$3.991 Month
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  • Bi-Yearly$9.996 Months
  • Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
  • Bi-Yearly - Family$19.996 Months
  • Yearly - Family1 Year trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is LillyPlayer free?
LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SWIPTV free?
SWIPTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or SWIPTV?
LillyPlayer is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while SWIPTV averages 4.2 from 123 ratings.
Do LillyPlayer or SWIPTV have ads?
LillyPlayer shows ads; SWIPTV does not.
Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or SWIPTV?
LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and SWIPTV weekly. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on October 24, 2026 and SWIPTV on October 24, 2026.

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