# Infuse vs Play Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infuse at 60% against Play Remote's 0%. Infuse also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (28K vs 3). Play Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Play Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Infuse's written reviews are positive against 0% of Play Remote's.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, Play Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | Play Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Shenzhen Yuemei Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691025722) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Play Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-remote/id1526091040)

Control your DMP series Digital Audio Player from your mobile device. Manage music libraries, playlists, and player settings for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile control for DMP audio players, Music library management, Playlist organization, Favorite song management, Working mode settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is Play Remote free?

Play Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Infuse or Play Remote?

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Play Remote averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Infuse or Play Remote have ads?

Neither Infuse nor Play Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infuse or Play Remote?

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and Play Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Infuse was updated on October 15, 2026 and Play Remote on October 3, 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.*