Comparison

Infuse vs NapCat

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

NapCat

Add a charming pixel pet to your Home Screen that naps, wanders, and reacts to your taps. Customize its environment with furniture and treats, and enjoy daily animal facts. It also features a Lock Screen Live Activity for a dynamic daily scene.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widget with multiple sizes
  • Over 60 customizable pixel pets
  • Interactive pet reactions
  • Customizable room decorations
  • Daily animal facts
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
Features
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Meet your new Home Screen buddy. Catnap is a cosy little pixel pet that lives on your iPhone. Pick from 60+ animals — cats, dogs, foxes, bunnies, birds, pandas, penguins, even sharks — and watch your favourite mooch about, wander, and blink through the day. Give it a tap and it lights up with its own happy reaction. But the real magic is the WIDGET. Pop your pet on your Home Screen in any size — small, medium, or a full-page portrait — with its name and a genuinely charming animal fact tucked underneath. Dress the background up in a cosy palette, or let "Auto" blend a soft wash of your pet's own colours so it always looks just right. MAKE IT HOME: - Pick a cosy pixel room for your pets, or keep the soft sky gradient - Decorate! Place beds, a cat tree, plants, a scratcher, and toys - drag them anywhere, and they stay put until you say otherwise - Drop a treat (kibble - or sushi!) and watch everyone mosey over - Night mode: after dark the lights dim and your pets curl up together, in a bed if you have placed one - Adopt a reef shark and the whole app becomes its shimmering aquarium - bring a whole school if you like - Lock Screen Live Activity: a tiny day-or-night scene with your pet, today's fact, and a self-ticking timer (zero battery drama) PURR-KS: - 60+ pets across cats, dogs, and a whole menagerie - A Home Screen widget in three sizes - Customisable backgrounds (or auto-match your pet) - A fun fact for every animal - Adorable pixel art, crisp at every size One tiny pet. Endless cosy. Say hi to Colin the grey tabby while you're here — he's come a long way (all the way from New Zealand). Universal Purchase: buy once and Catnap is yours on Mac, too.

Screenshots

Infuse4 screens
NapCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Infuse at Free against NapCat's $0.99. Infuse also leads on chart position (#169 vs unranked) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). NapCat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads 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; NapCat costs $0.99 up front. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NapCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Infuse versus NapCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfuseNapCat
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirecore, LLCKendal Slack

Customer experience

Infuse

All ratings28,510 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews2,708 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.6%

NapCat

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

NapCat

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

NapCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Infuse free?
Infuse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NapCat free?
NapCat costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Infuse or NapCat have ads?
Neither Infuse nor NapCat shows ads.

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