# LmaPlayer vs Play IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: LmaPlayer at 5.0 against Play IPTV Player's 4.5. LmaPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Play IPTV Player's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LmaPlayer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Play IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LmaPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Play IPTV Player has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LmaPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, Play IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LmaPlayer | Play IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lmaplayer/id1592177167/reviews)** | [4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-iptv-player/id6446706906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kareem almurtadha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527034869) | [Quentin Rathonie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510333819) |

## What reviewers say

### LmaPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lmaplayer/id1592177167)

This media player supports most formats and allows you to parse and play M3U playlists. It features a responsive UI/UX, search functionality, dynamic language support, and the ability to create multiple profiles for family members. The app can automatically scan, load, and preview channels from your playlist credentials.

**Highlights:** Plays most media formats, M3U playlist parsing, Responsive UI/UX, Multi-language support, Multiple user profiles, Automatic channel preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| lifetime subscription | $21.99 | one-time |


### Play IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-iptv-player/id6446706906)

This app provides a smooth and navigable interface for managing and viewing IPTV content from your own accounts or links. It supports various formats and offers quick search functionality for live events, movies, and series.

**Highlights:** Supports M3U, M3U8, Xtream API formats, Quick search for channels and content, Add content to favorites, Smooth and easy-to-navigate interface, AirPlay support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Susbcription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LmaPlayer free?

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

### Is Play IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LmaPlayer or Play IPTV Player?

LmaPlayer is rated higher. LmaPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Play IPTV Player averages 4.5 from 64 ratings.

### Do LmaPlayer or Play IPTV Player have ads?

Neither LmaPlayer nor Play IPTV Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LmaPlayer or Play IPTV Player?

LmaPlayer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Play IPTV Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, LmaPlayer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Play IPTV Player on October 13, 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.*