# Infuse vs Ombi

The clearest difference is price: Infuse at Free against Ombi's $2.99. Infuse also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 1.4K). Ombi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Infuse is free to download; Ombi costs $2.99 up front. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ombi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Infuse against 4.8 for Ombi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Infuse's written reviews are positive against 47% of Ombi's.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, Ombi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | Ombi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombi/id1335260043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 47.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #196 | **#171** |
| Size | 198 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Jamie Rees](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335260042) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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


### Ombi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombi/id1335260043)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This self-hosted web application allows users of Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin to request content automatically. It integrates with DVR tools for a complete user experience, simplifying content management for media server administrators.

**Highlights:** Self-hosted web application, Content request system, Plex integration, Emby integration, Jellyfin integration, DVR tool linking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Great companion to Ombi web app
- 💡 Allows remote access to entertainment server
- 👍 Simplifies media requests for non-tech users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Login issues, especially with Plex OAuth
- 👎 Poor UI design and navigation
- 💰 Paid app with additional in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Login not working
- Requests not processing
- Compatibility issues with iPhone X
- Frequent crashes and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Allow music requests
- Add more admin features
- Integrate with more rating sites
- Improve episode/season selection workflow


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is Ombi free?

Ombi costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ombi is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Ombi averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Infuse or Ombi have ads?

Neither Infuse nor Ombi shows ads.

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

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and Ombi every 2 months. Most recently, Infuse was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ombi on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Infuse or Ombi?

Infuse currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and Ombi at #171. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*