Comparison

LillyPlayer vs King IPTV Pro

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

King IPTV Pro

This is a customizable IPTV player that allows you to stream content from your own legal sources. It offers features like unlimited playlist support, local file playback, and parental controls. The app does not provide any media content itself.

Highlights
  • Unlimited playlist support
  • Local file playback
  • Resume playback
  • Favorites and hide channels
  • Parental lock
  • Picture-in-Picture support
Features
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King IPTV Pro – Your Custom IPTV Player King IPTV Pro is a flexible and intuitive IPTV player that allows users to stream content from their own legal sources. The app itself contains no media and does not offer any content or channel recommendations. Key Features: • Unlimited Playlist Support – Add and manage your own playlists. • Local File Support – View downloaded content from your device. • Resume Playback – Continue from where you left off. • Favorites – Mark preferred channels for easy access. • Hide Channels – Customize your playlist view. • Parental Lock – Password-protect selected content. • Search & Sort – Efficient content navigation. • Light/Dark Mode – Switch between visual themes. • Smart Video Controls – Fast forward and rewind playback. • User-Friendly Interface – Designed for ease of use. • PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Support - Continue watching videos on the small screen outside the app. Disclaimer: King IPTV Pro is a standalone media player and does not include or provide any content. • Users must add their own content (e.g., via M3U playlists). • The app does not host, stream, or promote any third-party media. • Use of the app with unauthorized or copyrighted content is not supported.

Screenshots

LillyPlayer4 screens
King IPTV Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LillyPlayer at 711 against King IPTV Pro's 30. LillyPlayer also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 50%). King IPTV Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 King IPTV Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LillyPlayer against 4.6 for King IPTV Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 711 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of LillyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 50% of King IPTV Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LillyPlayer versus King IPTV Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLillyPlayerKing IPTV Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (711 ratings)4.6 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings711 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DegrangeNevzat Bozkurt

Customer experience

LillyPlayer

All ratings711 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative32.6%

King IPTV Pro

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

King IPTV Pro

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

King IPTV Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is LillyPlayer free?
LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is King IPTV Pro free?
King IPTV Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or King IPTV Pro?
LillyPlayer and King IPTV Pro are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 711 and 30 ratings respectively.
Do LillyPlayer or King IPTV Pro have ads?
Both LillyPlayer and King IPTV Pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or King IPTV Pro?
LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and King IPTV Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and King IPTV Pro on October 18, 2026.

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