Comparison

Infuse vs LANreader for LANraragi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

LANreader for LANraragi

Access and manage your digital library from a dedicated server. Browse your collection, organize by custom order, and utilize smart search with tag suggestions.

Highlights
  • Connect to LANraragi server
  • View entire library
  • Sort library by preference
  • Browse categories
  • Search with auto tag completion
Features
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LANreader is a native reader client for LANraragi, built for people who keep their manga and comic archive on a self-hosted server. Connect to your LANraragi instance, browse your full library, search by tags, organize by categories, and read comfortably on iPhone, iPad, and Apple silicon Mac. Key features: - Connect directly to your LANraragi server - Browse archive covers, titles, progress, and metadata - Sort your library with the order that matches your workflow - Search with fast tag autocomplete - Open categories, favorites, and saved collections - Read with smooth page navigation, page previews, and progress tracking - Split wide pages for easier phone reading - Cache archives for offline reading - Use optional translation settings with compatible image translation services - Keep your library private: LANreader does not collect your data LANreader is for users who already run or plan to run a LANraragi server. Configure your server URL and API key, then use your iPhone or iPad as a focused manga/comic reader for your self-hosted collection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Infuse4 screens
LANreader for LANraragi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Infuse at Free against LANreader for LANraragi's $4.99. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 4) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). LANreader for LANraragi's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Infuse is free to download; LANreader for LANraragi costs $4.99 up front. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LANreader for LANraragi sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LANreader for LANraragi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of LANreader for LANraragi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, LANreader for LANraragi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Infuse versus LANreader for LANraragi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfuseLANreader for LANraragi
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (28K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFirecore, LLCYifan Jin

Customer experience

Infuse

All ratings28,414 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews2,695 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.4%

LANreader for LANraragi

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

LANreader for LANraragi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Infuse

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time3
  • Dolby AudioFree
  • DTS AudioFree
  • Infuse Pro - Lifetime$99.99
6 purchases

LANreader for LANraragi

Subscriptions3
  • Supporter$1.991 Year
  • Power Supporter$4.991 Year
  • Mighty Supporter$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Supporter$1.99
  • Power Supporter$4.99
  • Mighty Supporter$9.99

Questions

Is Infuse free?
Infuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LANreader for LANraragi free?
LANreader for LANraragi costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Infuse or LANreader for LANraragi?
LANreader for LANraragi is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while LANreader for LANraragi averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Infuse or LANreader for LANraragi have ads?
Neither Infuse nor LANreader for LANraragi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infuse or LANreader for LANraragi?
Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and LANreader for LANraragi weekly. Most recently, Infuse was updated on October 17, 2026 and LANreader for LANraragi on October 10, 2026.

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