# LYNX Player vs LillyPlayer

The clearest difference is rating: LillyPlayer at 4.6 against LYNX Player's 3.4. LillyPlayer also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 17%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). LYNX Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. LYNX Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

LillyPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. 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: 17% of LYNX Player's written reviews are positive against 58% of LillyPlayer's.

LYNX Player ships an update every 3 months, LillyPlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNX Player | LillyPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lynx-player/id978026709/reviews) | **[4.6 (711 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lillyplayer-iptv-player/id1446967273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **711** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VSG, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/978026708) | [Eric Degrange](https://appshunter.io/developer/288483454) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNX Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lynx-player/id978026709)

Access and manage a variety of content like DVDs, videos, audiobooks, music, and ebooks on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This application facilitates downloading, transferring, and playback of your digital media library.

**Highlights:** Download content, Transfer content, Access DVDs, Play videos, Listen to audiobooks, Manage music, Read ebooks

**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

**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 LYNX Player free?

LYNX Player 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, LYNX Player or LillyPlayer?

LillyPlayer is rated higher. LYNX Player averages 3.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while LillyPlayer averages 4.6 from 711 ratings.

### Do LYNX Player or LillyPlayer have ads?

LillyPlayer shows ads; LYNX Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, LYNX Player or LillyPlayer?

LYNX Player ships an update every 3 months, and LillyPlayer fortnightly. Most recently, LYNX Player was updated on September 16, 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.*