Comparison

LillyPlayer vs TVH Stream

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

TVH Stream

Control your TV experience from your iPhone or Apple TV with this client for your TVHeadend server. Stream live TV, browse the electronic program guide, and manage recordings directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • Timeshift functionality
  • Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Manage recordings
  • Series recording rules
  • Program search
Features
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TVH Stream ist der native Client für deinen TVHeadend-Server. Steuere dein TV-Erlebnis bequem vom iPhone oder Apple TV aus. LIVE-TV SCHAUEN Streame jeden Kanal deines TVHeadend-Servers in Echtzeit. Mit nativer HTSP-Unterstützung und Timeshift-Funktion kannst du live pausieren und zurückspulen. ELEKTRONISCHE PROGRAMMZEITSCHRIFT Durchsuche das komplette TV-Programm in einer übersichtlichen EPG-Ansicht. Scrolle durch Kanäle und Zeiten, sieh auf einen Blick was läuft und was kommt. AUFNAHMEN VERWALTEN Plane Einzelaufnahmen oder Serienaufnahmen direkt aus dem EPG. Verwalte geplante, laufende und abgeschlossene Aufnahmen. Spiele fertige Aufnahmen direkt in der App ab. SERIENAUFNAHMEN Erstelle und bearbeite automatische Aufnahmeregeln. Wähle Kanäle, Wochentage und Zeitfenster für wiederkehrende Aufnahmen. PROGRAMMSUCHE Finde Sendungen schnell über die integrierte Volltextsuche im gesamten EPG. VORAUSSETZUNGEN Diese App benötigt einen laufenden TVHeadend-Server in deinem lokalen Netzwerk. TVHeadend ist eine quelloffene TV-Streaming-Software (https://tvheadend.org).

Screenshots

LillyPlayer4 screens
TVH Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LillyPlayer at 59% against TVH Stream's 0%. LillyPlayer also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). TVH Stream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

LillyPlayer is free to download; TVH Stream costs $3.99 up front. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TVH Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, TVH Stream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LillyPlayer versus TVH Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLillyPlayerTVH Stream
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (711 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings711 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric DegrangeFabian Oehlmann

Customer experience

LillyPlayer

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

TVH Stream

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

TVH Stream

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
None

TVH Stream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LillyPlayer free?
LillyPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TVH Stream free?
TVH Stream costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LillyPlayer or TVH Stream have ads?
LillyPlayer shows ads; TVH Stream does not.
Which is updated more often, LillyPlayer or TVH Stream?
LillyPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, and TVH Stream every 2 months. Most recently, LillyPlayer was updated on October 16, 2026 and TVH Stream on October 4, 2026.

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