# Liftplay vs Safire Smart

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liftplay | Safire Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftplay-stream-video-player/id1557001663/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safire-smart/id6446198728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apollo Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637674473) | [LONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/917902692) |

## What reviewers say

### Liftplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftplay-stream-video-player/id1557001663)

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.

**Highlights:** M3U and W3U playlist support, Load local or remote playlists, QR code playlist scanning, Integrated Web Browser, Chromecast & AirPlay support, VR compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Apple TV version of the app
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode
- Functional Chromecast support
- Functional AirPlay support
- Playlist backup and export functionality


### Safire Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safire-smart/id6446198728)

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.

**Highlights:** Live camera view, Video playback, Remote device management, Instant notifications, Remote configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liftplay free?

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

### Is Safire Smart free?

Safire Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Liftplay or Safire Smart?

Safire Smart is rated higher. Liftplay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Safire Smart averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Liftplay or Safire Smart have ads?

Liftplay shows ads; Safire Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Liftplay or Safire Smart?

Liftplay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safire Smart every 2 months. Most recently, Liftplay was updated on November 3, 2026 and Safire Smart on November 3, 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.*