Infuse vs APTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Infuse
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.
- 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
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Ignite your video content with Infuse – the beautiful way to watch almost any video format on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Vision. No need to convert files! Infuse is optimized for iOS 27, with powerful streaming options, Trakt sync, and unmatched AirPlay & subtitle support. Gorgeous interface. Precise controls. And silky-smooth playback. - PLAY MORE VIDEO TYPES A powerful video player that plays just about anything, including MP4, MKV, M4V and MOV – plus many others. Includes support for HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, plus Dolby and DTS audio. - STREAM FROM OTHER DEVICES Browse and play videos stored on your Mac, PC, NAS, Wi-Fi hard drive, apps like Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin, or from cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, MEGA, Aliyun Drive, and others – no syncing required! - AIRPLAY & GOOGLE CAST OPTIONS Stream a wide variety of videos types such as MKV, MP4, M4V, and others over AirPlay & Google Cast with full surround sound and subtitles. - TRAKT 2-WAY SYNC Connect with Trakt to sync watched history, submit ratings and post comments. - OPTIMIZED SUBTITLES POWERED BY OPENSUBTITLES Bring your own subtitles, or download them on the fly (for free) in virtually any language. ===== “Looks great, plays anything you throw at it...surprisingly powerful” - Lifehacker “The best media player for iPhone and iPad...superior to VLC.” - Cult of Mac “I can't give the UI high enough praise. It's great.” - 9to5Mac “I see no reason whatsoever to remove Infuse from my Home screen anytime soon.” - iDownloadBlog “A beautiful UI.” - Trakt co-founder “A mini Kodi!” - Infuse user ===== MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY FACE THE BASICS - Silky-smooth video player (plays full 4K w/ HDR & Dolby Vision) - Stream from a Mac, PC, NAS or Wi-Fi enabled hard drive - Connect with Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, Kodi (XBMC), WMC and other media servers - Beautiful layout with quick access to video info - Artwork and metadata added automatically - Split View & PIP - Spatial audio SUPPORTED FORMATS - Video: 33GP, AVI, AV1, ASF, BDMV, DIVX, DVDMEDIA, DVR-MS, FLV, H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC), ISO/IMG, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MTS/M2TS, MXF, OGM, OGV, RMVB, TS, VC1, VIDEO_TS, VOB, VP9, WEBM, WMV, WTV - Audio: AAC, AC3/E-AC3, DOLBY TRUEHD, DTS, DTS-HD MA, FLAC, MP3, OGG, PCM, WMA - Subtitles: DVB, DVDSUB, MICRODVD, MPL2, PGS, SMI, SSA/ASS, SRT, SUB, SUP, TIMED TEXT, TXT, VOBSUB, VTT, XSUB PLAYER FEATURES - Multiple audio tracks - Chapters - Gesture controls - 8 video zoom options - Continuous playback - TV out via HDMI or VGA adapter - Deinterlacing EXTRAS - Folders - One-click subtitle downloads from OpenSubtitles - Scrobble plays to Trakt - Download videos from networked devices - Drag and drop uploads via web browser - Get extra onboard storage with SanDisk iXpand and other USB drives GET MORE WITH INFUSE PRO! - Play even more video formats - Stream video trailers for movies and TV shows - Enjoy high-resolution Dolby® and DTS® audio - Access videos stored in cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, pCloud, Yandex.Disk, MEGA, Aliyun Drive, and more - Stream a wide variety of video types over AirPlay and Google Cast - Sync libraries, settings, watched history, and playback progress between devices ==== Note: DRM-protected movies & TV shows purchased from the iTunes store are not supported. Metadata and artwork provided by TMDB, which is a community maintained movie and TV show database. ==== Infuse Pro is available as a optional subscription, and includes a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your iTunes Account. When the trial period concludes, your subscription will start and renew automatically. Your iTunes Account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Visit firecore.com/terms-privacy for full terms and privacy policy.
APTV
Watch your own M3U and IPTV playlists on your iPhone, TV with AirPlay, and even on your car's display via CarPlay when parked. Organize channels, group favorites, and enjoy smooth playback of various video formats.
- CarPlay video playback (when parked)
- AirPlay streaming to smart TVs
- M3U/M3U8 playlist support
- Channel categorization and favorites
- Support for MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLAC
- Full-screen live stream player
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APTV is now your Car & TV player. Watch your own M3U and IPTV playlists on your iPhone, on your TV with AirPlay, and now on your car's display with CarPlay. CARPLAY VIDEO — WHEN PARKED • Browse your playlists and channels on the CarPlay screen • Video plays only while your car is parked. Playback stops automatically when you start driving — for your safety • Requires iOS 27 or later and a vehicle that supports video in CarPlay. Many vehicles do not support CarPlay video yet; check with your car manufacturer CAST TO YOUR TV • Stream to Apple TV and AirPlay-compatible smart TVs in one tap • Keep watching on the big screen while you use your phone YOUR PLAYLISTS, ORGANIZED • Add M3U / M3U8 playlists by link or file • Group channels into categories and keep your favorites close • Fast channel switching and smooth playback PLAYS ALMOST ANY FORMAT • MKV, MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLAC and more • Full-screen player built for live streams and videos IMPORTANT APTV is a media player only. It does not include or provide any channels, videos or playlists. Add your own content from a provider you are authorized to use. APTV does not support playback of copyrighted material without the owner's permission. Never watch video while driving. Always follow local traffic laws. Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription options: Weekly Price: $ 9.99 Lifetime : $ 49.99 Privacy policy : https://sites.google.com/view/aptvplayer/home-page/privacy-policy Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/aptvplayer/home-page/termsconditions EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: danilovios@icloud.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Infuse at none against APTV's shown. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 311) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). APTV's advantage is chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and APTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 29K ratings behind it against 311, 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 42% of APTV's.
Infuse ships an update fortnightly, APTV every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Infuse | APTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (29K ratings) — better | 4.4 (311 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 311 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #49 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firecore, LLC | Ion Danilov |
Customer experience
Infuse
APTV
Bugs and requests
Infuse
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues with network shares
- Playback problems with certain video formats
- Sync issues between devices
- Unreliable subtitle downloads
Requested features
5 requests- 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
APTV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Infuse
- Infuse Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Infuse Pro - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Infuse Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$16.991 Year
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- Infuse Pro - Yearly1 Year trial$16.991 Year
- Dolby AudioFree
- DTS AudioFree
- Infuse Pro - Lifetime$99.99
APTV
- SPL - Weekly Premium$9.997 Days
- SPL - Premium lifetime$49.99









