# Thunder IPTV vs Lit IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Lit IPTV Player at 4.8 against Thunder IPTV's 4.0. Lit IPTV Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thunder IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lit IPTV Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lit IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lit IPTV Player has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thunder IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, Lit IPTV Player every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunder IPTV | Lit IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-iptv/id6746460564/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit-iptv-player-smart-iptv/id6761062322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 173 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEDI ALOUI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817030169) | [Lit Games Publishing LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565278669) |

## What reviewers say

### Thunder IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-iptv/id6746460564)

Stream movies, series, and live TV with an elegant interface. Organize your content, browse detailed information, and enjoy smooth playback across devices. Offers advanced features like AI search and personalized recommendations with premium subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Browse movies and series with detailed info, Organize content with favorites and categories, View TV guide and catch-up programming, Smooth playback with automatic resume, Cross-device synchronization, AI-powered search and recommendations (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Thunder IPTV Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Lit IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lit-iptv-player-smart-iptv/id6761062322)

This media player allows you to import your own playlists (M3U or Xtream Codes) to stream live TV, record content, and download shows for offline viewing. It offers a modern interface with rich metadata and cross-device syncing.

**Highlights:** Import M3U playlists and Xtream Codes, Full EPG guide, Live TV recording, Offline downloads, Cloud sync across devices, Rich movie and series metadata, Hardware-accelerated playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lit IPTV Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lit IPTV Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lit IPTV Pro - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunder IPTV free?

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

### Is Lit IPTV Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thunder IPTV or Lit IPTV Player?

Lit IPTV Player is rated higher. Thunder IPTV averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lit IPTV Player averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Thunder IPTV or Lit IPTV Player have ads?

Thunder IPTV shows ads; Lit IPTV Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thunder IPTV or Lit IPTV Player?

Thunder IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lit IPTV Player every 4 days. Most recently, Thunder IPTV was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lit IPTV 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.*