# Infuse vs NapCat

The clearest difference is price: Infuse at Free against NapCat's $0.99. Infuse also leads on chart position (#185 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infuse | NapCat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **60.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) | [Kendal Slack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183263943) |

## What reviewers say

### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### NapCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napcat-desktop-cat/id6778442543)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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