# Infuse vs AM3U

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AM3U at none against Infuse's 7. AM3U also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). Infuse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28K vs 185). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AM3U asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Infuse against 4.6 for AM3U. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 185, 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 43% of AM3U's.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, AM3U every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | AM3U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am3u/id6443454388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [汝泉 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/904558410) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


### AM3U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am3u/id6443454388)

This application allows you to watch IPTV streams on your mobile device. It functions solely as a player, requiring you to add your own playlists via iCloud, URL, GitHub, or sharing from other apps. Supports M3U, M3U8, and TXT playlist formats.

**Highlights:** Watch IPTV streams, Add playlists via URL, Add playlists via iCloud, Add playlists via GitHub, Share playlists from other apps, Supports M3U, M3U8, TXT formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is AM3U free?

AM3U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Infuse or AM3U?

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while AM3U averages 4.6 from 185 ratings.

### Do Infuse or AM3U have ads?

AM3U shows ads; Infuse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Infuse or AM3U?

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and AM3U every 2 days. Most recently, Infuse was updated on September 26, 2026 and AM3U on September 22, 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.*