# LillyPlayer vs King IPTV Pro

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | King IPTV Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews) | [4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-iptv-pro/id6444360760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **711** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 210 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [Nevzat Bozkurt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434043556) |

## 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


### King IPTV Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-iptv-pro/id6444360760)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*