# X17 Video vs LillyPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: LillyPlayer at 4.6 against X17 Video's 3.0. LillyPlayer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 71 months) and ratings volume (714 vs 1). X17 Video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. X17 Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LillyPlayer has 714 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

X17 Video ships an update every 71 months, LillyPlayer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X17 Video | LillyPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x17-video/id919489280/reviews) | **[4.6 (714 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **714** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laurent Groult](https://appshunter.io/developer/919489279) | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) |

## What reviewers say

### X17 Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x17-video/id919489280)

Access exclusive celebrity moments and up-to-the-minute video coverage of Hollywood events. Stream candid paparazzi clips, red carpet arrivals, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from the agency behind iconic candid shots.

**Highlights:** Exclusive celebrity moments, Up-to-the-minute video coverage, Red carpet arrivals, Celebrity sightings, Paparazzi clips, Behind-the-scenes Hollywood moments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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, iPhone Duo 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 X17 Video free?

X17 Video 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, X17 Video or LillyPlayer?

LillyPlayer is rated higher. X17 Video averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LillyPlayer averages 4.6 from 714 ratings.

### Do X17 Video or LillyPlayer have ads?

Both X17 Video and LillyPlayer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, X17 Video or LillyPlayer?

X17 Video ships an update every 71 months, and LillyPlayer fortnightly. Most recently, X17 Video was updated on October 29, 2026 and LillyPlayer on October 29, 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.*