# InstaTV Pro vs LillyPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: LillyPlayer at 4.6 against InstaTV Pro's 2.2. LillyPlayer also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 20%) and ratings volume (711 vs 30). InstaTV Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstaTV Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 711 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of InstaTV Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of LillyPlayer's.

InstaTV Pro ships an update monthly, LillyPlayer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaTV Pro | LillyPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instatv-pro/id704841894/reviews) | **[4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **711** |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KeYi Tech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/703006096) | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaTV Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instatv-pro/id704841894)

Stream live and recorded television from your HDHomeRun tuner and DVR service directly to your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy hardware-accelerated decoding and program information when available. Fullscreen playback requires an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV from HDHomeRun tuner, Schedule and stream recordings from HDHomeRun DVR, Discover HDHomeRun devices on local network, Hardware accelerated decoding, Program information display, Gesture controls for brightness and volume

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDHomeRun Plus Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Screen Playback | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great with HDHomeRun
- 👍 Able to watch live TV on iPad
- 💡 Includes Apple TV app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Audio/video issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required
- 🔒 Lacks transparency on pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect/connect to HDHomeRun device
- Playback freezes and stutters
- Crashes when changing channels

**Requested features**

- Add closed captioning support
- Improve channel switching and navigation
- Provide better guide data coverage


### LillyPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273)

Play all your video and music files directly on your device without conversion. Supports major formats, network streaming, and advanced playback features like 4K HDR and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Plays all major video/audio formats, Network streaming (SMB, FTP, UPnP), 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ support, IPTV and M3U playlist support, External subtitle support, Chromecast and Airplay support, Trakt.tv synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year | $8.49 | per year |
| LillyPlayer Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 🎥 Wide range of content (movies, shows, live TV)
- ⏪ Rewind live TV
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes after recent updates
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 🌐 Language issues (mixed English and French)
- 🔧 Lack of updates and developer support
- 🔻 Frequent buffering and lags

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when screen dims
- Unable to save playlists and favorites
- EPG not updating properly
- Playlist/server import issues

**Requested features**

- Add Airplay support
- Implement Picture-in-Picture mode
- Improve EPG and series management
- Restore Stalker player functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaTV Pro free?

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

### Is LillyPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InstaTV Pro or LillyPlayer?

LillyPlayer is rated higher. InstaTV Pro averages 2.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while LillyPlayer averages 4.6 from 711 ratings.

### Do InstaTV Pro or LillyPlayer have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; InstaTV Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, InstaTV Pro or LillyPlayer?

InstaTV Pro ships an update monthly, and LillyPlayer every 2 weeks. Most recently, InstaTV Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and LillyPlayer on October 16, 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.*