Liftplay vs Safire Smart
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.
Safire Smart
Access and manage your video surveillance equipment remotely. View live camera feeds, playback recorded video, and receive instant notifications from anywhere in the world. Configure your devices with ease through an intuitive interface.
- Live camera view
- Video playback
- Remote device management
- Instant notifications
- Remote configuration
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Safire Smart is the ideal application for your video surveillance equipment. In a simple and intuitive way, this cutting-edge App offers: - Live view of cameras and video surveillance equipment - Playback video - Management and remote configuration of the devices - High-detailed instant notifications Users will be able to view everything that happens in their homes, office or vacation home from anywhere in the world and at any time with a single click. Download this application for free and start viewing your cameras right now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Safire Smart at 5.0 against Liftplay's 4.0. Safire Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Liftplay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. Safire Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Safire Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Liftplay ships an update every 3 weeks, Safire Smart every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Liftplay | Safire Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Apollo Apps, LLC | LONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SL |
Customer experience
Liftplay
Safire Smart
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
Safire Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Liftplay
- Premium$4.99
Safire Smart
No in-app purchases
