Comparison

Infuse vs tasktrade

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

tasktrade

This app allows users to trade their unwanted tasks with others in a community. Offload your to-dos and complete tasks for others to feel accomplished and beat procrastination.

Highlights
  • Add tasks for others to complete
  • Browse community tasks
  • Mark tasks as done
  • Anonymous task posting
  • Gamified productivity
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tasktrade: where your tasks are someone else's problem! welcome to tasktrade, the app where procrastination finally feels productive. we all have tasks we don't feel like doing. so why not trade them? tasktrade is a social productivity app that lets you offload your own to-dos and pick up tasks from others. It’s a new way to feel accomplished—by skipping your list and finishing someone else’s. how it works: don’t feel like doing it? trade it away. add your task to the community board and let someone else pick it up. feeling helpful or need a push? browse what others are avoiding and mark one as done. you're helping someone and getting things done! check it off. feel the win. because whether it’s your task or someone else’s, completion feels good. why tasktrade? we know motivation is weird. sometimes it's easier to complete a stranger’s task than your own. with tasktrade, you can tap into that energy and turn avoidance into accomplishment. this is crowdsourced accountability. it’s gamified generosity. it’s productivity, but social and just a little chaotic. features: - add your own tasks for others to pick up - scroll through a live feed of community tasks - mark tasks as done and get instant feedback built for: - people who love checking things off, even if they weren’t supposed to - those who want a fun way to beat procrastination - accountability buddies and productivity nerds - students, remote workers, and anyone with a task list that keeps growing privacy first procrastination - your privacy matters. your tasks will be posted anonymously. tasktrade is designed to be a safe, fun, and welcoming space for productivity, at your pace. tasktrade is not your average to-do list. it’s a community-powered, feel-good, dopamine-hacking, oddly motivating, slightly unhinged productivity revolution. trade your tasks. help others. get stuff done.

Screenshots

Infuse4 screens
tasktrade3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tasktrade at none against Infuse's 7. tasktrade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Infuse's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 2) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price 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

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. tasktrade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

tasktrade 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Infuse versus tasktrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfusetasktrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better—
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirecore, LLCJames Shah

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

tasktrade

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
None

tasktrade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Infuse free?
Infuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tasktrade free?
tasktrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Infuse or tasktrade?
tasktrade is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while tasktrade averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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