# Best IPTV vs LmaPlayer

The clearest difference is ads: LmaPlayer at none against Best IPTV's shown. LmaPlayer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (4 vs 2). Best IPTV's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best IPTV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LmaPlayer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LmaPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Best IPTV ships an update every 5 days, LmaPlayer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best IPTV | LmaPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-iptv/id1547113792/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lmaplayer/id1592177167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alain Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/789421888) | [kareem almurtadha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527034869) |

## What reviewers say

### Best IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-iptv/id1547113792)

Watch your favorite TV shows, sports, and races on your iPhone or iPad. This player supports custom playlists, AirPlay, Chromecast, and channel grouping. Enjoy your content with optional password protection and an auto-turn-off feature.

**Highlights:** Custom playlist URL support, AirPlay and Chromecast mirroring, Favorite channel management, Channels grouped by category, Optional app startup password, Auto turn-off timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra: Zapping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### LmaPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lmaplayer/id1592177167)

This media player supports most formats and allows you to parse and play M3U playlists. It features a responsive UI/UX, search functionality, dynamic language support, and the ability to create multiple profiles for family members. The app can automatically scan, load, and preview channels from your playlist credentials.

**Highlights:** Plays most media formats, M3U playlist parsing, Responsive UI/UX, Multi-language support, Multiple user profiles, Automatic channel preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| lifetime subscription | $21.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best IPTV free?

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

### Is LmaPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best IPTV or LmaPlayer?

LmaPlayer is rated higher. Best IPTV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LmaPlayer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Best IPTV or LmaPlayer have ads?

Best IPTV shows ads; LmaPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Best IPTV or LmaPlayer?

Best IPTV ships an update every 5 days, and LmaPlayer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Best IPTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and LmaPlayer on October 9, 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.*