# Liftplay vs ARC Player

The clearest difference is rating: ARC Player at 4.7 against Liftplay's 4.0. ARC Player also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Liftplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ARC Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARC Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Liftplay's written reviews are positive against 60% of ARC Player's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liftplay | ARC Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftplay-stream-video-player/id1557001663/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-player/id6449966365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apollo Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637674473) | [WEBHI TECHNOLOGY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517469167) |

## 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


### ARC Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-player/id6449966365)

A fast and smart media player that organizes live streams, VOD, and series from your m3u/m3u8 playlists. Enjoy high-quality playback with features like EPG, subtitles, and parental lock.

**Highlights:** Supports multiple m3u and m3u8 playlists, Organizes content into live, VOD, series, and replay, Fast channel switching, Electronic Programming Guides (EPG), Video subtitle and language switching, Parental lock, TV archive (timeshift)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liftplay free?

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

### Is ARC Player free?

ARC Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Liftplay or ARC Player?

ARC Player is rated higher. Liftplay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ARC Player averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Liftplay or ARC Player have ads?

Liftplay shows ads; ARC Player does not.

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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.*