# Liftplay vs YLP Player

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YLP Player at 100% against Liftplay's 32%. YLP Player also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Liftplay's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Liftplay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YLP Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YLP Player holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YLP Player has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Liftplay's written reviews are positive against 100% of YLP Player's.

Liftplay ships an update every 3 weeks, YLP Player every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Liftplay | YLP Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liftplay-stream-video-player/id1557001663/reviews) | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ylp-player/id6741074187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 81 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apollo Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637674473) | [Hamdi Mohamed hedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787186139) |

## 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


### YLP Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ylp-player/id6741074187)

Enhance your video streaming with a feature-rich online player for iOS. Enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface for a seamless viewing experience of your favorite content.

**Highlights:** Online video playback, Sleek interface, Intuitive design, Efficient streaming, iOS compatible

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Liftplay free?

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

### Is YLP Player free?

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

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

YLP Player is rated higher. Liftplay averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while YLP Player averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do Liftplay or YLP Player have ads?

Both Liftplay and YLP Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Liftplay or YLP Player?

Liftplay ships an update every 3 weeks, and YLP Player every 4 days. Most recently, Liftplay was updated on October 23, 2026 and YLP Player on October 25, 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.*