Comparison

Liftplay vs extraTV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • M3U and W3U playlist support
  • Load local or remote playlists
  • QR code playlist scanning
  • Integrated Web Browser
  • Chromecast & AirPlay support
  • VR compatible
Features
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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.

About

extraTV

Features
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extraTV es un reproductor multimedia neutral para iPhone y iPad. La app no incluye canales, listas, catálogos, cuentas ni suscripciones de streaming. CÓMO SE CONFIGURA 1. Abre extraTV y obtén el código temporal que aparece en la pantalla. 2. Desde un navegador, visita https://extratv.fans/pair. 3. Introduce el código y los datos de una fuente compatible que tengas derecho a utilizar. 4. Regresa a extraTV y pulsa «Confirmar en este dispositivo». Esta confirmación es siempre obligatoria; después, la app carga la información directamente desde la fuente. Este es el único proceso para configurar una fuente en iPhone o iPad y la sesión solo puede completarse mediante esta página pública. La app no ofrece rutas para introducir directamente la URL o las credenciales de un servidor ni para importar una URL M3U o un archivo de lista. La página de emparejamiento no vende acceso, no crea una cuenta de extraTV y no activa funciones de pago. FUNCIONES • TV en directo, películas y series, según los datos disponibles en la fuente configurada. • Guía de programación (EPG) cuando la fuente la proporcione. • Búsqueda, categorías y navegación por temporadas y episodios. • Favoritos, historial y reanudación guardados localmente en el dispositivo. • Fuentes guardadas y cambio de fuente; cada fuente nueva se añade con el mismo proceso de emparejamiento. • Selección de las pistas de audio y subtítulos que incluya cada medio compatible. • Fichas de películas y series completadas con metadatos de TMDB cuando estén disponibles. • Enlaces de tráiler proporcionados por la fuente o TMDB, que pueden abrir YouTube o Vimeo externamente y no intervienen en compras, pagos ni activaciones. • Configuración protegida en el dispositivo y opción para desvincular la fuente y borrar sus datos locales. IMPORTANTE Debes disponer de credenciales válidas y autorización para acceder y reproducir el contenido de la fuente que configures. extraTV no aloja, selecciona, retransmite, recomienda ni vende contenido, y no está afiliada a proveedores de televisión o streaming. La disponibilidad de contenido, EPG, pistas y formatos depende de la fuente y del dispositivo. Este producto utiliza la API de TMDB, pero TMDB no lo respalda ni lo certifica. extraTV pertenece a INTERSTEL SAS y está desarrollada por ella. Tommi Vainio está autorizado por INTERSTEL SAS para publicarla, distribuirla y ofrecer soporte mediante su cuenta de Apple Developer y App Store, donde figura como vendedor.

Screenshots

Liftplay4 screens
extraTV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: extraTV at none against Liftplay's 1. extraTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Liftplay ships an update every 3 weeks, extraTV every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Liftplay versus extraTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiftplayextraTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperApollo Apps, LLCTOMMI VAINIO

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

extraTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Liftplay

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

extraTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Liftplay free?
Liftplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is extraTV free?
extraTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Liftplay or extraTV have ads?
Liftplay shows ads; extraTV does not.
Which is updated more often, Liftplay or extraTV?
Liftplay ships an update every 3 weeks, and extraTV every 10 days. Most recently, Liftplay was updated on October 23, 2026 and extraTV on October 13, 2026.

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