Comparison

M1 Dashboard vs Infuse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M1 Dashboard

Features
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The iOS App for playing the video of the M1 Dashboard driving recorder is capable of synchronized display of the driving video and the street map by combining the static and the dynamic states via the video and the street map. It allows one to have a broader and clearer perspective while enhancing your visual sense of space. The software can have inexhaustible innovation and creation; therefore, it's enchanting. The recent technology develops in order to meet the user's needs. The renovation of the consumer software is one good example. . Play the driving video with the screen size of 16:9. . Car collectors : offer 12 cars for direction symbols. . Works with Apple Maps; drawing of the driving route map; dynamic playing of the driving street map. . Systems date; latitude and longitude; vehicle speed; altitude; G Sensor; X; Y; Z; compass. . Transfer files between your PC and devices with iTunes. . Supports video formats of MOV, MOV+MAP, MOV(96660), MOV+NMEA.

About

Infuse

A versatile video player that supports a vast array of formats and streaming options. Enjoy smooth playback, HDR, and Dolby audio, with integrated subtitle downloads and Trakt sync. Stream content from various devices and cloud services without conversion.

Highlights
  • Plays virtually any video format
  • Stream from Mac, PC, NAS, and cloud services
  • Supports HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby/DTS audio
  • Integrated subtitle downloads
  • Trakt 2-way sync
  • AirPlay & Google Cast support
Features
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Ignite your video content with Infuse – the beautiful way to watch almost any video format on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Vision. No need to convert files! Infuse is optimized for iOS 27, with powerful streaming options, Trakt sync, and unmatched AirPlay & subtitle support. Gorgeous interface. Precise controls. And silky-smooth playback. - PLAY MORE VIDEO TYPES A powerful video player that plays just about anything, including MP4, MKV, M4V and MOV – plus many others. Includes support for HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, plus Dolby and DTS audio. - STREAM FROM OTHER DEVICES Browse and play videos stored on your Mac, PC, NAS, Wi-Fi hard drive, apps like Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin, or from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, MEGA, Aliyun Drive, and others – no syncing required! - AIRPLAY & GOOGLE CAST OPTIONS Stream a wide variety of videos types such as MKV, MP4, M4V, and others over AirPlay & Google Cast with full surround sound and subtitles. - TRAKT 2-WAY SYNC Connect with Trakt to sync watched history, submit ratings and post comments. - OPTIMIZED SUBTITLES POWERED BY OPENSUBTITLES Bring your own subtitles, or download them on the fly (for free) in virtually any language. ===== “Looks great, plays anything you throw at it...surprisingly powerful” - Lifehacker “The best media player for iPhone and iPad...superior to VLC.” - Cult of Mac “I can't give the UI high enough praise. It's great.” - 9to5Mac “I see no reason whatsoever to remove Infuse from my Home screen anytime soon.” - iDownloadBlog “A beautiful UI.” - Trakt co-founder “A mini Kodi!” - Infuse user ===== MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE THE BASICS - Silky-smooth video player (plays full 4K w/ HDR & Dolby Vision) - Stream from a Mac, PC, NAS or Wi-Fi enabled hard drive - Connect with Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, Kodi (XBMC), WMC and other media servers - Beautiful layout with quick access to video info - Artwork and metadata added automatically - Split View & PIP - Spatial audio SUPPORTED FORMATS - Video: 33GP, AVI, AV1, ASF, BDMV, DIVX, DVDMEDIA, DVR-MS, FLV, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), ISO/IMG, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MTS/M2TS, MXF, OGM, OGV, RMVB, TS, VC1, VIDEO_TS, VOB, VP9, WEBM, WMV, WTV - Audio: AAC, AC3/E-AC3, DOLBY TRUEHD, DTS, DTS-HD MA, FLAC, MP3, OGG, PCM, WMA - Subtitles: DVB, DVDSUB, MICRODVD, MPL2, PGS, SMI, SSA/ASS, SRT, SUB, SUP, TIMED TEXT, TXT, VOBSUB, VTT, XSUB PLAYER FEATURES - Multiple audio tracks - Chapters - Gesture controls - 8 video zoom options - Continuous playback - TV out via HDMI or VGA adapter - Deinterlacing EXTRAS - Folders - One-click subtitle downloads from OpenSubtitles - Scrobble plays to Trakt - Download videos from networked devices - Drag and drop uploads via web browser - Get extra onboard storage with SanDisk iXpand and other USB drives GET MORE WITH INFUSE PRO! - Play even more video formats - Stream video trailers for movies and TV shows - Enjoy high-resolution Dolby® and DTS® audio - Access videos stored in cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, MEGA, Aliyun Drive, and more - Stream a wide variety of video types over AirPlay and Google Cast - Sync libraries, settings, watched history, and playback progress between devices ==== Note: DRM-protected movies & TV shows purchased from the iTunes store are not supported. Metadata and artwork provided by TMDB, which is a community maintained movie and TV show database. ==== Infuse Pro is available as a optional subscription, and includes a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your iTunes Account. When the trial period concludes, your subscription will start and renew automatically. Your iTunes Account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Visit firecore.com/terms-privacy for full terms and privacy policy.

Screenshots

Infuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Infuse at Free against M1 Dashboard's $0.99. Infuse also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). M1 Dashboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Infuse is free to download; M1 Dashboard costs $0.99 up front. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. M1 Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M1 Dashboard ships an update every 29 months, Infuse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
M1 Dashboard versus Infuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM1 DashboardInfuse
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#181 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertdtom LouFirecore, LLC

Bugs and requests

M1 Dashboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Infuse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity issues with network shares
  • Playback problems with certain video formats
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Unreliable subtitle downloads

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit metadata manually
  • Support for more media file types (photos, music)
  • Improved TV show organization and episode handling
  • Picture-in-picture controls and gestures
  • Customizable library views and sorting options

In-app purchases

None

M1 Dashboard

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Infuse

Subscriptions4
  • Infuse Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Infuse Pro - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Infuse Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$16.991 Year
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  • Infuse Pro - Yearly1 Year trial$16.991 Year
One-time3
  • Dolby AudioFree
  • DTS AudioFree
  • Infuse Pro - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is M1 Dashboard free?
M1 Dashboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infuse free?
Infuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M1 Dashboard or Infuse have ads?
Neither M1 Dashboard nor Infuse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M1 Dashboard or Infuse?
M1 Dashboard ships an update every 29 months, and Infuse fortnightly. Most recently, M1 Dashboard was updated on June 3, 2026 and Infuse on October 16, 2026.

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