Comparison

Infuse vs MX Player

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

Head to head
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.

About

MX Player

Play all your videos in various formats with this powerful player. It offers advanced playback controls, subtitle support, and easy file synchronization with your computer. Enjoy a seamless viewing experience with customizable options.

Highlights
  • Supports all video formats (MKV, AVI, MP4, etc.)
  • Multi-track audio and subtitle support
  • Gesture controls for volume, brightness, and seeking
  • Playback speed control
  • Screenshot capture from videos
  • File synchronization with computer via iTunes
Features
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Video Player is support all types of video format like MKV,AVI,MP4,3GP,MPEG. It allows file synchronization with your Computer(iTunes),iCloud Drive. - Connect your device to iTunes and select your device. Select "File Sharing" on the left side menu of iTunes and look for "MXPlayer" to transfer files. Video Player show and Play all video from Your Gallery(Photos). Features: - Supports all video format - Player has support for multi-track audio and subtitle - It supports auto-rotation, aspect-ratio adjustments and gestures to control volume, brightness and seeking. - Playback speed control - Easy screen brightness and volume control - You can take screenshot from video - Lock Your Application Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chief-cheque-627.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-11a6adfdb37481e0ac52d0f26dc933cd

Screenshots

Infuse4 screens
MX Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Infuse at none against MX Player's shown. Infuse also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and ratings volume (29K vs 4.9K). MX Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MX Player sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Infuse against 4.6 for MX Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 29K ratings behind it against 4.9K, 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 58% of MX Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, MX Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Infuse versus MX Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfuseMX Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29K ratings) — better4.6 (4.9K ratings)
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews — better58.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better4.9K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirecore, LLCJatin Maniya

Customer experience

Infuse

All ratings28,414 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews2,705 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.5%

MX Player

All ratings4,835 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative34.8%

User reviews

Infuse

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

MX Player

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Best video player
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Very good

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing issues
  • 🐛 Plays ads and freezes
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🔋 Boring ads
  • 🔋 New design is bad

Bugs and 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

MX Player

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Version issues
  • Errors in previous version

Requested features

1 request
  • Ability to delete movies from the app

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
3 purchases

MX Player

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$16.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$49.99

Questions

Is Infuse free?
Infuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX Player free?
MX Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Infuse or MX Player?
Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while MX Player averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Infuse or MX Player have ads?
MX Player shows ads; Infuse does not.
Which is updated more often, Infuse or MX Player?
Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and MX Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, Infuse was updated on October 26, 2026 and MX Player on October 25, 2026.

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