# Infuse vs LANreader for LANraragi

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | LANreader for LANraragi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanreader-for-lanraragi/id6743684988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Yifan Jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550846189) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #199 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


### LANreader for LANraragi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lanreader-for-lanraragi/id6743684988)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per year |
| Power Supporter | $4.99 | per year |
| Mighty Supporter | $9.99 | per year |
| Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mighty Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*