# Infuse vs Ib Player

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Infuse at 28K against Ib Player's 470. Infuse also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 48%). Ib Player's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Ib Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Ib Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 470, 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 48% of Ib Player's.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, Ib Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | Ib Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews) | [4.7 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 470 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 64 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) | [IRBOETECH CO. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688985462) |

## 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


### Ib Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ib-player/id6467092425)

This app is a professional media player designed to quickly load and stream m3u playlists. Enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports in high quality across all screen resolutions, including 4K. It offers advanced controls, a simple user interface, and support for multiple languages and subtitles.

**Highlights:** Fast m3u playlist loading, High-quality streaming, Supports all screen resolutions (4K), Add content to favorites, Select languages and subtitles, Parental control

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Belle application
- 👍 Super accessible
- 👍 Mükemmel
- 👍 The best IPTV app available
- 👍 Worth paying for

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Subscription needed per device
- 😠 App not opening after payment
- 😠 Freezing issues
- 😠 Crashing when scrolling
- 😠 No control over subtitle font

**Reported bugs**

- App not starting
- Subscription not working
- App crashing
- App freezing
- App not opening

**Requested features**

- Option to select external video player
- Sync across devices
- Pay one price for all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is Ib Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Infuse or Ib Player?

Infuse and Ib Player are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28K and 470 ratings respectively.

### Do Infuse or Ib Player have ads?

Neither Infuse nor Ib Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infuse or Ib Player?

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and Ib Player every 2 months. Most recently, Infuse was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ib Player 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.*