# Infuse vs SonicHue Sync

The clearest difference is rating: Infuse at 4.7 against SonicHue Sync's 4.2. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 9) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). SonicHue Sync's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SonicHue Sync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 29K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Infuse's written reviews are positive against 75% of SonicHue Sync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | SonicHue Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonichue-sync/id6759938225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Utku Uslusoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881768420) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

A versatile video player that supports a vast array of formats and streaming sources without conversion. Enjoy seamless playback, automatic metadata fetching, and advanced subtitle options across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Plays virtually any video format, Streams from network devices and cloud services, Automatic metadata and artwork fetching, Trakt 2-way sync for watched history, Optimized subtitle support with downloads, AirPlay and Google Cast compatibility

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**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


### SonicHue Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonichue-sync/id6759938225)

Transform your Philips Hue lights into a dynamic visual experience synchronized with your music. Enjoy real-time light shows, customizable effects, and precise control over your atmosphere. Works in the background for uninterrupted enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Real-time music-to-light synchronization, Customizable color palettes and effects, Light order mapping for directional experience, Background sync functionality, DJ performance panel for on-the-fly effects, MIDI device support for physical control, Advanced color distribution and individual light dimming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SonicHue Sync Live (Week) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SonicHue Sync Pro (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| SonicHue Sync Live (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| SonicHue Sync Pro (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| SonicHue Sync Live (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| SonicHue Sync Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Is SonicHue Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Infuse or SonicHue Sync?

Infuse is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while SonicHue Sync averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Infuse or SonicHue Sync have ads?

Neither Infuse nor SonicHue Sync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infuse or SonicHue Sync?

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and SonicHue Sync fortnightly. Most recently, Infuse was updated on November 9, 2026 and SonicHue Sync on November 9, 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.*