# 斗鱼直播 vs Lmi

The clearest difference is rating: 斗鱼直播 at 3.7 against Lmi's 3.0. 斗鱼直播 also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 1). Lmi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 斗鱼直播 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Lmi sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

斗鱼直播 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 斗鱼直播 has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of 斗鱼直播's written reviews are positive against 13% of Lmi's.

斗鱼直播 ships an update fortnightly, Lmi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 斗鱼直播 | Lmi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id863882795/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lmi/id6760927313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **17.7% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 358 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Ouyue Online TV Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409548406) | [重庆鑫飞互娱网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885347733) |

## What reviewers say

### 斗鱼直播

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id863882795)

Watch live streams of popular games and esports events. Interact with streamers and fellow viewers, discover top players and commentators, and participate in in-game events and rewards.

**Highlights:** Live game streaming, Esports event broadcasts, Interactive chat with streamers, Celebrity streamer content, In-game event participation, Viewer rewards and giveaways

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4.2鱼翅 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 0.7鱼翅 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8.4鱼翅 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 21鱼翅 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 精英手册 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 35鱼翅 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 游侠续费 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 89.6鱼翅 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 开通钻石粉丝 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 开通1月钻粉 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 432.6鱼翅 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 开通3月钻粉 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 续费3月钻粉 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 开通6月钻粉 | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good streaming platform
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Variety of content
- 🙂 Entertaining streamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Poor iPad optimization
- 💤 Excessive ads and notifications
- 🤔 Questionable moderation and policies

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to watch streams in full screen
- Frequent connection issues and loading failures
- Glitches with gift/donation systems
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add iPad landscape mode
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Enhance video quality and stability
- Implement better content filtering and recommendations


### Lmi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lmi/id6760927313)

This app provides a high-quality online performance space for independent creators and their core fans. It features custom electronic ticketing for exclusive events, ultra-clear low-latency streaming, and interactive real-time discussions with creator incentives.

**Highlights:** Online performance space for creators, Custom electronic ticketing, Exclusive online salons and private performances, Ultra-clear, low-latency streaming, Real-time interactive discussions, Creator incentive mechanisms

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600星币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2800星币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6800星币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12800星币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29800星币 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 斗鱼直播 free?

斗鱼直播 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lmi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 斗鱼直播 or Lmi?

斗鱼直播 is rated higher. 斗鱼直播 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Lmi averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 斗鱼直播 or Lmi have ads?

斗鱼直播 shows ads; Lmi does not.

### Which is updated more often, 斗鱼直播 or Lmi?

斗鱼直播 ships an update fortnightly, and Lmi every 3 weeks. Most recently, 斗鱼直播 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lmi on October 20, 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.*