Infuse vs TalkPod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
TalkPod
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Ask any podcast what you missed, who someone is, or what a claim means — then jump straight back into the episode. TalkPod is the podcast player that answers back. Ask a question out loud while you listen, or type it. TalkPod answers from what was actually said in the episode, speaks the answer, then resumes your podcast where you left off. ASK ANYTHING, MID-EPISODE Tap Ask on Now Playing. Catch a name, revisit an argument, or understand a claim without leaving the episode to search. A FULL PODCAST PLAYER, FREE • Browse, search and play public podcasts • Add a show from an RSS or Apple Podcasts link • Read episode transcripts, summaries and smart chapters • Follow shows, star episodes and keep your place across devices • Join the discussion and react to moments in an episode • Download episodes for offline listening TAKES — SHARE THE MOMENT Heard something worth passing on? Turn it into a Take: a short, captioned clip with your reaction that links back to the full episode. LISTENER PREMIUM — MORE TIME TO ASK Ask who someone is, what you missed, or what a claim means. Premium gives you more Ask time by voice or typing across the shows you listen to. Podcasts on TalkPod come from publishers' public RSS feeds. Audio and artwork belong to their creators. Terms: https://talkpod.io/terms Privacy: https://talkpod.io/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Infuse at #190 against TalkPod's unranked. Infuse also leads on device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TalkPod sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Infuse ships an update fortnightly, TalkPod weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Infuse | TalkPod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (28K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #190 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firecore, LLC | TalkPod Pty Limited |
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
TalkPod
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Infuse
- 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
- Dolby AudioFree
- DTS AudioFree
- Infuse Pro - Lifetime$99.99
TalkPod
- Listener Premium1 Month trial$9.001 Month








