Infuse vs VU IPTV PLAYER
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.
VU IPTV PLAYER
This application acts as a versatile media player for IPTV services. It enables users to stream live TV channels, movies, and series from their provider, offering features like program guides and parental controls.
- Xtream Codes API support
- M3U file/URL loading
- Stalker Portal connectivity
- Live, Movies, Series streaming
- EPG (TV Program Guide)
- Parental Controls
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VU IPTV Player allows you to connect with your IPTV provider and play Live TV, Movies, Series, and TV Catchup. FEATURES OVERVIEW: - Supports Xtream Codes API - Supports loading M3U File / URL - Supports Stalker Portal Connectivity - Watch: Live, Movies, and Series Streaming - Global Search - New Modern layout / UI Design - Support for EPG ( TV Program Guide) - Parental Controls - Fast Zapping
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Infuse at fortnightly against VU IPTV PLAYER's every 4 months. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 3.4K) and device support (5 vs 2). VU IPTV PLAYER's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 VU IPTV PLAYER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.8 for VU IPTV PLAYER. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 3.4K, 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 56% of VU IPTV PLAYER's.
Infuse ships an update fortnightly, VU IPTV PLAYER every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Infuse | VU IPTV PLAYER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (28K ratings) | 4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews — better | 55.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | 3.4K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firecore, LLC | Byte9 Inc |
Customer experience
Infuse
VU IPTV PLAYER
User reviews
Infuse
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent video playback
- 🔍 Automatic metadata fetching
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices
- 🔊 Supports high-quality audio formats
- 📂 Easy file management and organization
Room to improve
- 🔒 Subscription model
- 🐛 Metadata issues and incorrect tagging
- ⏱️ Slow library loading and indexing
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
VU IPTV PLAYER
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and nice interface
- 👍 Sleek, easy to use and reliable
- 🚀 Great app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy, won't refresh playlist
- 🐛 Cannot add or change users
- 🐛 EPG doesn't work
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
VU IPTV PLAYER
Reported bugs
2 issues- Locked in after login, can't refresh playlist
- Cannot add or change users
Requested features
3 requests- Add multi-list options
- Add user profiles
- Add Apple TV app
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
VU IPTV PLAYER
- Upgrade to Pro – Monthly Access$9.991 Month
- Upgrade to Pro – Yearly Access$14.991 Year
- Upgrade to Pro – Lifetime Access$29.99
