# LillyPlayer vs Zen IPTV Player

The clearest difference is ads: Zen IPTV Player at none against LillyPlayer's shown. Zen IPTV Player also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 58%) and device support (5 vs 3). LillyPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (711 vs 137). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zen IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Zen IPTV Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 711 ratings behind it against 137, 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 80% of Zen IPTV Player's.

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LillyPlayer | Zen IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews) | **[4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **711** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) | [Romain Guyonvarch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580315100) |

## 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


### Zen IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-iptv-player/id6458223193)

This application provides a streamlined and visually appealing platform for playing IPTV content, including TV channels, movies, and series. It offers advanced playback features like Picture in Picture and automatic version grouping, with optional in-app purchases for enhanced family profiles and content management.

**Highlights:** TV channels, Catchup, Movies, Series playback, 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision support, Multi-language subtitles and audio, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Picture in Picture mode, Automatic version grouping, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LillyPlayer free?

LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zen IPTV Player free?

Zen IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LillyPlayer or Zen IPTV Player?

Zen IPTV Player is rated higher. LillyPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 711 ratings, while Zen IPTV Player averages 4.7 from 137 ratings.

### Do LillyPlayer or Zen IPTV Player have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; Zen IPTV Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or Zen IPTV Player?

LillyPlayer ships an update fortnightly, and Zen IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Zen IPTV Player on September 23, 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.*