# KMPlayer vs LillyPlayer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KMPlayer at none against LillyPlayer's 4. KMPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 711). LillyPlayer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LillyPlayer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. KMPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 711 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of KMPlayer's written reviews are positive against 58% of LillyPlayer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, LillyPlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KMPlayer | LillyPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444/reviews) | **[4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 711 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PANDORATV Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402122835) | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) |

## What reviewers say

### KMPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmplayer/id835776444)

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and music formats, Supports numerous subtitle formats, Bookmark playback sections, Adjust video color and playback speed, Stream videos via URL, Network and cloud storage support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
- 🚀 Excellent media player
- 🚀 Best video player on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Subtitles not working
- 🐛 Brightness issues

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback freezes
- Audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when playing certain file types
- Network share access problems
- Brightness control malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Add Picture-in-Picture support
- Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Improve subtitle handling and customization
- Add more aspect ratio options
- Implement a dark mode


### 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 KMPlayer free?

KMPlayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LillyPlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KMPlayer or LillyPlayer?

LillyPlayer is rated higher. KMPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while LillyPlayer averages 4.6 from 711 ratings.

### Do KMPlayer or LillyPlayer have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; KMPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, KMPlayer or LillyPlayer?

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and LillyPlayer fortnightly. Most recently, KMPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and LillyPlayer on September 21, 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.*