# JRemote vs Infuse

The clearest difference is price: Infuse at Free against JRemote's $12.99. Infuse also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). JRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On review sentiment, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Infuse is free to download; JRemote costs $12.99 up front. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of JRemote's written reviews are positive against 60% of Infuse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JRemote ships an update every 3 months, Infuse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JRemote | Infuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jremote/id486222633/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 60.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | #200 |
| Size | 53 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRiver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009392671) | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) |

## What reviewers say

### JRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jremote/id486222633)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your JRiver Media Center library remotely from your iOS devices. Manage playback, edit metadata, and stream audio, even outside your home network. Supports DLNA devices and CarPlay.

**Highlights:** Full remote control of JRiver Media Center, DLNA device control and zone management, Automatic and manual server setup, Edit and view file metadata, Playback controls with HUD, Audio streaming to iOS device, CarPlay enabled

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent remote control
- 🔒 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Great companion to JRiver Media Center

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions
- 🐛 Bugs with video playback
- 🐛 Settings revert unexpectedly
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to play videos
- Inability to connect to media server
- Inconsistent behavior when changing media server IP
- Playback issues with certain audio formats
- Album art not updating when song changes

**Requested features**

- Offline music playback
- Ability to control DSP settings
- Customizable views and layouts
- Gapless playback
- Playlist creation and management


### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JRemote free?

JRemote costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, JRemote or Infuse?

Infuse is rated higher. JRemote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Infuse averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do JRemote or Infuse have ads?

Neither JRemote nor Infuse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JRemote or Infuse?

JRemote ships an update every 3 months, and Infuse fortnightly. Most recently, JRemote was updated on October 13, 2026 and Infuse on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, JRemote or Infuse?

JRemote currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Infuse at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*