# DS video vs Infuse

The clearest difference is rating: Infuse at 4.7 against DS video's 2.8. Infuse also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 28%) and ratings volume (28K vs 257). DS video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DS video asks for nothing beyond the download.

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of DS video's written reviews are positive against 60% of Infuse's.

DS video ships an update every 2 months, Infuse fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS video | Infuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video/id540949418/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 257 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#166** |
| Size | 35 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) |

## What reviewers say

### DS video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-video/id540949418)

Stream your video collection from your Synology NAS to your mobile device. Automatically retrieves movie information and organizes content into libraries. Record and manage TV programs remotely if you have compatible HDHomeRun devices connected to your NAS.

**Highlights:** Stream video collection from Synology NAS, Automatic movie information retrieval, Organized video libraries, Record and manage TV programs, Remote TV schedule management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Simple and fast
- ⭐ Excellent ability to stream to Chromecast
- ⭐ Automatically fetches metadata
- ⭐ Allows sharing with family/friends
- ⭐ Works flawlessly with Synology NAS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable, crashes frequently
- 🐛 Playback issues, video doesn't start or stops unexpectedly
- 🐛 Doesn't support common video formats like MKV, HEVC, DTS
- 🐛 Transcoding/download issues, videos don't play properly
- 🐛 Buggy on newer iOS/tvOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Playback controls not working on Apple TV
- Subtitle display issues
- Inability to play videos over encrypted connections
- Synology NAS integration problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for more video formats
- Improve playback controls (skip forward/backward, resume, etc.)
- Implement auto-play next episode for TV shows
- Add Picture-in-Picture support on iPad
- Improve Chromecast and AirPlay support


### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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 DS video free?

DS video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Infuse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DS video or Infuse?

Infuse is rated higher. DS video averages 2.8 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Infuse averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do DS video or Infuse have ads?

Neither DS video nor Infuse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DS video or Infuse?

DS video ships an update every 2 months, and Infuse fortnightly. Most recently, DS video was updated on October 18, 2026 and Infuse on October 18, 2026.

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