# Infuse vs Video Player HD

The clearest difference is ads: Infuse at none against Video Player HD's shown. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 59) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Video Player HD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Video Player HD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Infuse against 4.7 for Video Player HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 29K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, Video Player HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | Video Player HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-hd-video-editor/id1608219007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Parsottambhai Dhameliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580284660) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

A versatile video player that supports a vast array of formats and streaming sources without conversion. Enjoy seamless playback, automatic metadata fetching, and advanced subtitle options across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Plays virtually any video format, Streams from network devices and cloud services, Automatic metadata and artwork fetching, Trakt 2-way sync for watched history, Optimized subtitle support with downloads, AirPlay and Google Cast compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Video Player HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-player-hd-video-editor/id1608219007)

This app offers a high-quality video playback experience with advanced editing tools. Users can trim, merge, add watermarks, convert videos to GIFs, and extract audio, all within an intuitive interface. It's designed for creators and everyday users to enhance their video content.

**Highlights:** High-quality video playback, Trim and crop videos, Merge multiple video clips, Add watermarks and effects, Convert videos to GIFs, Extract MP3 audio, Adjust playback speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weakly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is Video Player HD free?

Video Player HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Infuse or Video Player HD?

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Video Player HD averages 4.7 from 59 ratings.

### Do Infuse or Video Player HD have ads?

Video Player HD shows ads; Infuse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Infuse or Video Player HD?

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and Video Player HD every 2 months. Most recently, Infuse was updated on November 9, 2026 and Video Player HD on November 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.*