# Infuse vs Curated.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Curated. at 100% against Infuse's 60%. Curated. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Infuse's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 6) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Curated. 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 6, 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 Curated.'s.

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, Curated. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | Curated. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curated/id6756596893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Waldo Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860378446) |

## 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


### Curated.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curated/id6756596893)

A minimalist app for saving and organizing media you want to revisit. Keep track of films, articles, books, and music without distractions. Build a personal collection that reflects your interests.

**Highlights:** Save films, articles, books, and music, Personalized collection building, Distraction-free interface, Organize saved content, Simple and intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is Curated. free?

Curated. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Infuse or Curated.?

Curated. is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Curated. averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Infuse or Curated. have ads?

Neither Infuse nor Curated. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infuse or Curated.?

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and Curated. every 5 days. Most recently, Infuse was updated on October 19, 2026 and Curated. on October 2, 2026.

---

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