# Infuse vs APTV

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 (#47 vs #182). On price, update cadence, 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 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. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | APTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [4.4 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv-m3u-iptv-player-and-cast/id6476621657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 311 |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #182 | **#47** |
| Size | 198 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Ion Danilov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727366898) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #182 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


### APTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aptv-m3u-iptv-player-and-cast/id6476621657)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Entertainment, #186 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app provides a simple and enjoyable way to watch videos on your phone. It supports a wide range of video formats and allows you to organize your content into custom playlists for easy access.

**Highlights:** Simple video watching experience, Supports numerous video formats, Create and manage custom playlists, Organize videos for easy access, Enjoy videos anywhere

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPL -  Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| SPL - Premium lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is APTV free?

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

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

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while APTV averages 4.4 from 311 ratings.

### Do Infuse or APTV have ads?

APTV shows ads; Infuse does not.

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

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and APTV every 8 days. Most recently, Infuse was updated on October 30, 2026 and APTV on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Infuse or APTV?

Infuse currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and APTV at #47. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*