Liftplay vs IPTV Streamer Max
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Liftplay
This app allows you to play video streams using M3U and W3U playlists. It supports loading playlists locally or remotely, scanning QR codes, and includes an integrated web browser and smart player. Enjoy your streams with Chromecast & AirPlay support and VR compatibility.
- M3U and W3U playlist support
- Load local or remote playlists
- QR code playlist scanning
- Integrated Web Browser
- Chromecast & AirPlay support
- VR compatible
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Liftplay is a powerful and simple video player for playing video streams. Based on Wiseplay and compatible with m3u and w3u lists. Features - M3U and W3U playlist support. - Load local or remote playlists. - Load lists by scanning QR codes. - Integrated Web Browser. - Integrated Smart Player. - Search. - Chromecast & AirPlay support. - VR compatible. - And much more. Important Liftplay does not include or provide any content what so ever. This means that you should add your playlists to be able to play streams. Disclaimer - Liftplay does not supply or include any media or content. - Users must provide their own content. - Liftplay has no affiliation with any third-party provider. - We do not endorse the streaming of copyright-protected material without permission of the copyright holder.
IPTV Streamer Max
Manage and stream your IPTV playlists with an intuitive interface. Supports HD and 4K content across multiple platforms, offering EPG, parental controls, and detailed movie information.
- Intuitive playlist and channel management
- HD and 4K streaming support
- EPG (TV Guide) integration
- Multiple streaming protocol support
- Drag & drop channel sorting
- Parental control with PIN
- Movie and TV series details
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IPTV the way you like it! An excellent user interface that allows you to manage your playlists and channels in a very intuitive way. Support for high resolution (HD, 4k) available for all platforms (Mac, Iphone, iPad and Apple-TV) Features: - Video streaming from multiple protocols (http, RTMP, RTSP, TS, MMS ...) - EPG (TV Guide) support - M3U playlist support - Add, modify, delete, sort playlists - Channels can be added, modified, deleted, sorted, copied or moved manually to other playlists. - Drag & drop to sort channels and playlists - Parental control via pin code - View details of movies and TV series: Actors, categories, votes, trailers. Directed by "themoviedb". Performance improvement Detailed information on our Terms of Use is available here - http://iptvstreamer.com/terms.php Privacy Policy - http://iptvstreamer.com/privacy.php Disclaimer: - IPTV Streamer does not provide or include any media or streaming content. - Users must enter their own content - We do not approve of streaming copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright holder.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: IPTV Streamer Max at 423 against Liftplay's 1. IPTV Streamer Max also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Liftplay's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Liftplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPTV Streamer Max sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IPTV Streamer Max holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPTV Streamer Max has 423 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 32% positive.
Liftplay ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Streamer Max monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Liftplay | IPTV Streamer Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.3 (423 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | 31.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 423 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Apollo Apps, LLC | HOLD-APPS - FZCO |
Customer experience
Liftplay
IPTV Streamer Max
User reviews
Liftplay
From 1 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Supports multiple file formats and playlists
- ⚡ Fast and smooth performance on iPhone
- 🎯 Plays channels other apps don't support
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app closures
- ❌ Non-functional on Mac M1/M2 chips
- ❌ Doesn't work on iPad with older iOS versions
- 📺 AirPlay and Chromecast not working
- 💰 Ads appear despite paid premium version
IPTV Streamer Max
From 423 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to create favourite groups
- 👍 Very stable
- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Reasonable pricing
- 👍 Good application
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Streaming issues and errors
- 🐛 Playlist management problems
- 🐛 Lack of features and customization
Bugs and requests
Liftplay
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App closes during startup on iPad
- Non-functional on Mac with Apple Silicon chips
- URL input bar disappeared after update
- M3U playlists won't open
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- Chromecast connection fails
- AirPlay not connecting to any device
- Premium purchase not recognized (ads still appear)
- Restore purchase required on every app launch
- App incompatible with iOS 12 devices
- Video links show crossed-out play button
- HTML and PHP playlist links not supported
Requested features
10 requests- Apple TV version of the app
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode
- Functional Chromecast support
- Functional AirPlay support
- Playlist backup and export functionality
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- Ability to name custom playlists
- Playlist refresh without deletion
- Support for .mkv file format
- YouTube link integration
- Mac M1/M2 compatibility fix
IPTV Streamer Max
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes when changing channels
- Inability to delete channels
- Saved playlists not syncing across devices
- Streaming errors and buffering issues
- Disappearing channel lists and settings
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- Resizing and screen proportion problems
Requested features
6 requests- Add picture-in-picture mode
- Improve channel organization and management
- Implement automatic EPG updates
- Add replay/catch-up functionality
- Improve search and filtering options
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- Enhance audio and subtitle controls
In-app purchases
Liftplay
- Premium$4.99
IPTV Streamer Max
- Unlock the video player1 Month trial$8.491 Year
Questions
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