Comparison

Preet Live Streaming Player vs Lightning Player Pro

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

Head to head
About

Preet Live Streaming Player

Watch live TV channels on your mobile device by importing M3U playlists. Organize your favorite channels, enjoy stable playback with VLC decoding, and cast content to other devices. The app allows for easy management of local and remote playlists.

Highlights
  • Import M3U playlists
  • Organize favorite channels
  • VLC-based decoding
  • Chromecast support
  • External player support
  • Local and remote playlist management
  • Lightweight UI
Features
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Preet Live Streaming Player — Live Player puts live television in your pocket. Import M3U playlists or add individual streams, organize channels into favorites, and enjoy high-quality playback with support for VLC-based decoding and external casting. Designed for fast loading, stable playback, and easy playlist management. Key Features: Quick import: Add M3U URLs or local M3U files Smart playlist handling: Preserve existing channels when updates look incomplete Favorites & history: Bookmark channels and view recently watched Robust playback: Built-in VLC engine support for wide codec compatibility Chromecast & external player support: Cast or open streams in other apps Local & remote playlists: Manage multiple sources and save custom playlists Lightweight UI: Fast search, channel grouping and customizable ordering Ad support & consent manager integrated (configurable) Quick access to last watched channel. How it works 1. Add an M3U playlist URL. 2. The app parses the file and lists available channels. 3. Tap to watch, long-press to add to favorites, or cast to another device. Important notes Preet Live Streaming Player is a player and playlist manager. The app does not host or provide channel content you must have the rights to watch streams you add. Privacy & Data We respect your privacy. We collect only what's necessary for app functionality: crash logs and ads. No personal data is shared without your consent. See our Privacy Policy for full details. Get help Visit our Support page or email patelmaitrey684@gmail.com for assistance.

About

Lightning Player Pro

Features
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Lightning Player is the elegant player for your own IPTV and M3U playlists. Enter your credentials – done. No detours, no content, just a really good player. YOUR PLAYLIST, YOUR PLAYER • Xtream Codes and M3U playlists • Multiple profiles with separate progress (Plus) • Lightning-fast startup thanks to a persistent cache – even with huge playlists of 100,000+ titles LIVE TV WITH EPG • Electronic program guide (XMLTV) with now/next and full-day schedule • Fast zapping, automatic channel categories (Live Auto) • Parental controls with PIN for bouquets, channels and titles MOVIES & SERIES • Hero recommendations: large rotating suggestions with movie backdrops • Watch trailers right inside the app • Covers, plots, cast, genres and ratings (TMDB) • Discover and Popular views, "New" and "Continue Watching" rows • Smart Search with personal ranking and actor search • Country and language filters – also shows versions available in other languages • German public broadcaster library (Mediathek): browse, stream and download – free, no playlist needed ON THE GO & OFFLINE • Download movies and watch offline (Plus) • Device sync: profiles, favorites, progress and watched status on all your devices – across platforms, even beyond the Apple universe. End-to-end encrypted, paired in seconds via QR code (Plus) FULL CONTROL • Playlist editor: sort bouquets, hide items, favorites (Plus) • All common formats and codecs (MKV, HEVC, AC3 …) – no transcoding, no quality loss PRICING Try free for 7 days – all features included. Then: Basic as a one-time purchase (core player with one playlist) or Plus as a subscription (all features). Transparent and cancellable anytime via the App Store. IMPORTANT Lightning Player is a pure player and contains NO IPTV content, channels or playlists. You need your own, legally obtained IPTV or M3U source (e.g. from your TV provider). The developer does not provide content and does not promote third-party providers. No ads, no tracking. Privacy: https://www.lightning-player.de/privacy Help & guides: https://www.lightning-player.de/help

Screenshots

Preet Live Streaming Player4 screens
Lightning Player Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Preet Live Streaming Player at none against Lightning Player Pro's 6. Lightning Player Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). 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. Lightning Player Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Preet Live Streaming Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Preet Live Streaming Player ships an update every 10 days, Lightning Player Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Preet Live Streaming Player versus Lightning Player Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreet Live Streaming PlayerLightning Player Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaitrey PatelToan Thanh Trieu

In-app purchases

None

Preet Live Streaming Player

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Lightning Player Pro

Subscriptions5
  • Pro – Monat$2.991 Month
  • Pro – 3 Monate$5.993 Months
  • Pro – 6 Monate$9.996 Months
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  • Pro – Jahr$17.991 Year
  • Pro Family – Jahr$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Basis (lebenslang)$2.99

Questions

Is Preet Live Streaming Player free?
Preet Live Streaming Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightning Player Pro free?
Lightning Player Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Preet Live Streaming Player or Lightning Player Pro have ads?
Preet Live Streaming Player shows ads; Lightning Player Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Preet Live Streaming Player or Lightning Player Pro?
Preet Live Streaming Player ships an update every 10 days, and Lightning Player Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Preet Live Streaming Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lightning Player Pro on November 5, 2026.

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