# Infuse vs PLAYER IPTV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infuse at 60% against PLAYER IPTV's 0%. Infuse also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). PLAYER IPTV'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 PLAYER IPTV 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of PLAYER IPTV's.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | PLAYER IPTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 56 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) | [Digit Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648509021) |

## 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


### PLAYER IPTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-iptv/id6443706169)

This media player allows users to stream their own content by uploading a personal playlist. It offers a 7-day free trial before requiring device activation with a small payment.

**Highlights:** Media playback, User playlist upload, 7-day free trial, Device activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is PLAYER IPTV free?

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

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

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while PLAYER IPTV averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Infuse or PLAYER IPTV have ads?

Neither Infuse nor PLAYER IPTV shows ads.

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

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and PLAYER IPTV every 5 months. Most recently, Infuse was updated on September 25, 2026 and PLAYER IPTV on September 16, 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.*