Comparison

LillyPlayer vs AnyTV 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

AnyTV IPTV Player

Stream live TV channels and download movies/episodes for offline viewing. Offers multiple profiles with iCloud sync, a mini-player for multitasking, and advanced download management. Supports various playlist formats and player engines for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Offline downloads with smart queue
  • Live Activities and widgets for download tracking
  • Multiple profiles with iCloud sync
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mini player
  • Support for M3U, M3U8, and Xtream API playlists
  • Multiple player engine options (VLC, AVPlayer, KSPlayer)
  • Seamless channel browsing with EPG
Features
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AnyTV plays the playlists and servers you already have: M3U and M3U8 playlists, Xtream Codes logins, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and SMB or DLNA network shares. AnyTV brings no channels, films or shows of its own. You bring the source, AnyTV turns it into a library with posters, cast, episode guides and a real TV guide. ONE APP FOR EVERY SOURCE Add an M3U link, sign in with Xtream Codes, or connect Plex, Jellyfin, Emby or a network share. Several sources live side by side, and search covers all of them. LIVE TV WITH A REAL GUIDE A full programme guide (EPG) with now and next, catch up where your provider offers it, favorites, channel numbers, and Channels and Timeline views inside the player. Channel and programme names stay in view as you scroll. MOVIES AND SERIES THAT LOOK THE PART Artwork, cast and episode guides from TMDb. Versions grouped by source with 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision and language badges. Continue watching, Up Next, skip intro and credits. DOWNLOADS Download films and episodes for the plane. Whole seasons in one tap, a queue with priorities, Wi-Fi only if you like, and progress in a Live Activity. ONE HOUSEHOLD, MANY PROFILES Profiles with their own favorites, history and parental controls. A PIN per profile. Hold a profile to make it open at launch. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF, ON EVERY SCREEN Watch progress, favorites and playlists sync between iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Start on the phone, finish on the big screen. A PLAYER THAT KEEPS UP Multiview for several channels at once, multiple engines for stubborn streams, picture in picture, AirPlay, background audio, subtitle styling and timing, audio track selection, playback speed, 4K and HDR. NO ADS AnyTV never shows ads. Every install starts with a free week of everything. After that, Pro unlocks playback, sync, downloads and extra profiles. 36 LANGUAGES The whole app and the store page in 36 languages, with dark and light looks and seasonal themes. GETTING STARTED 1. Open AnyTV and choose Add source. 2. Paste your M3U link, enter your Xtream login, or sign in to Plex, Jellyfin or Emby. 3. Watch. That is all. IMPORTANT AnyTV is a media player. It does not provide, host or sell any channels, playlists, films or shows, and it is not affiliated with any content provider. You must bring your own legal playlist, subscription or media server. Any paid plan unlocks app features only. This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. VLCKit is maintained by the VideoLAN project; AnyTV is not endorsed by VideoLAN. Screenshots use placeholder artwork and do not depict any provider's content.

Screenshots

LillyPlayer4 screens
AnyTV IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LillyPlayer at 4.6 against AnyTV IPTV Player's 4.0. LillyPlayer also leads on ratings volume (714 vs 6). AnyTV IPTV Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AnyTV IPTV Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 714 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of LillyPlayer's written reviews are positive against 60% of AnyTV IPTV Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, AnyTV IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LillyPlayer versus AnyTV IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLillyPlayerAnyTV IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (714 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings714 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.618 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB664 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DegrangePixelslab

Customer experience

LillyPlayer

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

AnyTV IPTV Player

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

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

AnyTV 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

AnyTV IPTV Player

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annually$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Family Annually$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Limited lifetime offer$199.99

Questions

Is LillyPlayer free?
LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyTV IPTV Player free?
AnyTV IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or AnyTV IPTV Player?
LillyPlayer is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 714 ratings, while AnyTV IPTV Player averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do LillyPlayer or AnyTV IPTV Player have ads?
LillyPlayer shows ads; AnyTV IPTV Player does not.
Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or AnyTV IPTV Player?
LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and AnyTV IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on November 2, 2026 and AnyTV IPTV Player on November 4, 2026.

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