Comparison

LillyPlayer vs Tivix IPTV Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LillyPlayer

This app serves as a comprehensive media player for live TV, movies, and personal media files. It supports various streaming sources like IPTV and Xtream accounts, along with local network access and popular media servers. Enjoy advanced playback features and broad format compatibility.

Highlights
  • IPTV & Xtream playback
  • Local media file playback
  • Full program guide for live TV
  • Support for 4K HDR and Dolby Vision
  • AirPlay and Chromecast support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • 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. - Automatic skipping of intros, recaps and credits. - Radio stations from around the world. - 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

Tivix IPTV Player

This app is a powerful media player designed to organize and enjoy your digital content. It supports various playlist formats and offers enhanced playback performance with features like offline viewing, picture-in-picture, and Chromecast support. Manage your media efficiently with personalized notifications and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Modern UI redesign
  • Enhanced video player performance
  • Offline viewing support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Live TV support
  • Chromecast support
  • Multi-playlist support
Features
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Tivix Player: Redefine Your Digital Media World Tivix is a modern and powerful media player that lets you organize and enjoy your digital content your way. It supports popular formats like M3U, XC, and 1-Stream, giving you full control over your media experience. Key Features: • Complete UI redesign (v3) for a modern look • Enhanced video player performance • "My TV Account" screen improvements • Tablet-optimized interface • Offline viewing support • Background downloading and playback • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode • Encrypted remote playlist management • Multi-playlist and profile support • Backup via TiviX Cloud • Personalized notifications and reminders • Live TV support • Smart TMDB trending match • Category lock with PIN • Detailed movie and series pages • Subtitle, audio, and video track selection • Quick channel switching • Chromecast support • Multi-language interface: English, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Danish, Russian, Arabic • Advanced cache control • Favorites section • User-friendly settings panel Important Note: Tivix Player is only a media player. It does not host, stream, or provide any content. All content must be provided by the user. The user is fully responsible for any content accessed through the app. Screenshots are for illustration purposes only and do not represent preloaded content. Some features (such as backup or playlist sync) may require a valid iCloud account. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

LillyPlayer4 screens
Tivix IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tivix IPTV Player at none against LillyPlayer's shown. Tivix IPTV Player also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). LillyPlayer's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 41%) and ratings volume (714 vs 128). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Tivix IPTV Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 6 months. 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 Tivix IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 714 ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of LillyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 41% of Tivix IPTV Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Tivix IPTV Player every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LillyPlayer versus Tivix IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLillyPlayerTivix IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (714 ratings)4.6 (128 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings714 — better128
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DegrangeSezer Kay

Customer experience

LillyPlayer

All ratings714 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive58.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative32.4%

Tivix IPTV Player

All ratings124 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative51.9%

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

Tivix IPTV Player

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
5 purchases

Tivix IPTV Player

Subscriptions4
  • Single Semi-Annual3 Days trial$4.996 Months
  • Multi Semi-Annual3 Days trial$6.996 Months
  • Single Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year
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  • Multi Yearly3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is LillyPlayer free?
LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tivix IPTV Player free?
Tivix IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or Tivix IPTV Player?
Tivix IPTV Player is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while Tivix IPTV Player averages 4.6 from 128 ratings.
Do LillyPlayer or Tivix IPTV Player have ads?
LillyPlayer shows ads; Tivix IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or Tivix IPTV Player?
LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Tivix IPTV Player every 10 days. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tivix IPTV Player on November 3, 2026.

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