# nPlayer vs Infuse

The clearest difference is price: Infuse at Free against nPlayer's $4.99. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 1.9K) and device support (5 vs 3). nPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Infuse is free to download; nPlayer costs $4.99 up front. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. nPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for nPlayer against 4.7 for Infuse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of nPlayer's written reviews are positive against 60% of Infuse's.

nPlayer ships an update every 9 days, Infuse fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | nPlayer | Infuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer/id1116905928/reviews) | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) |

## What reviewers say

### nPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer/id1116905928)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Play virtually any video or audio file format without conversion. Stream media from remote devices and cloud services, and control playback with intuitive gestures. Offers extensive subtitle and audio codec support for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Streams media from network devices and cloud services, Supports DTS and Dolby audio codecs, Advanced subtitle customization and synchronization, Gesture-based playback controls, Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, AV1

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stable and fast
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 🔒 Secure file management
- 💡 Excellent network integration
- 👍 Customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Chromecast connectivity problems
- 🐛 Subtitle issues when casting
- 🐛 Metadata display bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Playback position not saved after app exit
- Inability to connect to some network drives
- Inconsistent behavior when playing certain video formats
- Subtitles not displayed correctly in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple TV
- Improve Chromecast support
- Implement sleep timer for audio
- Allow customization of subtitle size/color
- Add option to disable metadata fetching


### Infuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infuse Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Infuse Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Infuse Pro - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| Infuse Pro - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| Dolby Audio | Free | one-time |
| DTS Audio | Free | one-time |
| Infuse Pro - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video playback
- 🔍 Automatic metadata fetching
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices
- 🔊 Supports high-quality audio formats
- 📂 Easy file management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model
- 🐛 Metadata issues and incorrect tagging
- ⏱️ Slow library loading and indexing
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nPlayer free?

nPlayer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, nPlayer or Infuse?

nPlayer and Infuse are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9K and 28K ratings respectively.

### Do nPlayer or Infuse have ads?

Neither nPlayer nor Infuse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, nPlayer or Infuse?

nPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and Infuse fortnightly. Most recently, nPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Infuse on September 24, 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.*