# Infuse vs Particle

The clearest difference is rating: Infuse at 4.7 against Particle's 3.0. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, Particle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | Particle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle/id1626465585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 701 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Particle Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626465587) |

## 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


### Particle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle/id1626465585)

Explore art, heritage, and culture through curated stories and interactive digital and phygital exhibitions. Discover new artists and galleries, and engage with artworks in a unique way.

**Highlights:** Curated art stories, Explore events and exhibitions, Phygital and digital exhibition experiences, Interact with artworks, Discover niche galleries and artists, Support art institutions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Off-site Route | $0.99 | one-time |
| Experience Page | $0.99 | one-time |
| Route | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is Particle free?

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

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

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Particle averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Infuse or Particle have ads?

Neither Infuse nor Particle shows ads.

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

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and Particle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Infuse was updated on November 5, 2026 and Particle 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.*