# Thunder IPTV vs Lume

The clearest difference is rating: Lume at 4.7 against Thunder IPTV's 4.0. Lume also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thunder IPTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lume holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lume has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thunder IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, Lume every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thunder IPTV | Lume |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-iptv/id6746460564/reviews) | **[4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-iptv-player-xtream-m3u/id6779551584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEDI ALOUI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817030169) | [Philipp Bischoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779551586) |

## 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 with cross-device synchronization. Unlock advanced features like ad-free viewing and AI search with subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Movie and series browsing with details, Favorites and category organization, TV program guide (EPG), Catch-up function, Automatic resume playback, Cross-device synchronization, AI-powered search (Premium)

**Features:** 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 |


### Lume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume-iptv-player-xtream-m3u/id6779551584)

This app acts as a native IPTV player for Apple devices, allowing users to watch live TV, movies, and series from their own subscriptions or playlists. It offers features like program guides, offline downloads, and customizable viewing options.

**Highlights:** Connect Xtream Codes, M3U playlists, Full program guide with EPG, 4K HDR playback with Picture in Picture, Offline downloads for movies and series, Subtitle and audio track selection, Multiple profiles and parental controls, Resume watching across devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lume Pro (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thunder IPTV free?

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

### Is Lume free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thunder IPTV or Lume?

Lume is rated higher. Thunder IPTV averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lume averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.

### Do Thunder IPTV or Lume have ads?

Neither Thunder IPTV nor Lume shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thunder IPTV or Lume?

Thunder IPTV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lume every 5 days. Most recently, Thunder IPTV was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lume on November 10, 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.*