# Infuse vs ELK PLAYER

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infuse at 60% against ELK PLAYER's 11%. Infuse also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 4). ELK PLAYER's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ELK PLAYER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 4, 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 11% of ELK PLAYER's.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, ELK PLAYER every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | ELK PLAYER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elk-player/id1599337549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [ELKPLAYER LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599337551) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### ELK PLAYER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elk-player/id1599337549)

A powerful media player for iOS devices offering multi-language support, customizable themes, and easy access to your favorite content. It provides a fast playback experience and includes parental controls. The app is free to try for 7 days, with a one-time activation fee.

**Highlights:** Multi-Languages, Multi-themes, Fast player, Easy access, Manage favorites, Parent Lock, Wide codec support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is ELK PLAYER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Infuse or ELK PLAYER?

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while ELK PLAYER averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Infuse or ELK PLAYER have ads?

Neither Infuse nor ELK PLAYER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infuse or ELK PLAYER?

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and ELK PLAYER every 15 months. Most recently, Infuse was updated on September 26, 2026 and ELK PLAYER on June 11, 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.*