Comparison

Infuse vs Moonfin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Infuse

This app offers a premium video playback experience across Apple devices, supporting a vast array of formats and streaming from various sources without conversion. It includes advanced features like Trakt sync and optimized subtitle support, all within an elegant interface.

Highlights
  • Plays virtually any video format
  • Streams from network devices and cloud services
  • Supports HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby/DTS audio
  • Trakt 2-way sync for watched history and ratings
  • Optimized subtitle support with on-the-fly downloads
  • AirPlay & Google Cast compatibility
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Infuse: Enterprise provides the same great features as the standard version of Infuse and includes permanent access to all Pro features via a traditional paid app. This can be used with Apple's Volume Purchase Program (VPP) and all future updates are included. Please note: Family Sharing is available, but sharing Pro features via Trakt is not supported. Learn more at: https://firecore.com/infuse-enterprise 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 - 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 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 - Stream video trailers for movies and TV shows - 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. ===== Handcrafted by Firecore in Denver, Colorado.

About

Moonfin

Access and manage your personal media library from your Jellyfin server on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream content, download for offline viewing, and enjoy a modern interface across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Stream movies, shows, and music
  • Offline media playback
  • Live TV and DVR support
  • Multi-server connection
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin and Emby experience to iOS, MacOS, and tvOS in one polished app. Whether you’re on the couch or on the go, Moonfin makes it easy to browse, stream, and manage your personal media library with a fast, modern interface built for every screen size. To use Moonfin, you’ll need your own Jellyfin or Emby server. With Moonfin, you can: • Watch movies, shows, and music from your personal library • Use one app across tvOS and mobile • Download media for offline playback • Browse and play Live TV and DVR content (server setup required) • Watch trailers directly in the app • Request new content with Seerr integration • Connect multiple servers and browse them in one place • Customize your home screen, navigation, and playback behavior • Sync compatible settings across devices with the Moonfin plugin • Use advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and more Moonfin is a third-party client built with love for the Jellyfin and Emby communities.

Screenshots

Infuse4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moonfin at 81% against Infuse's 33%. Moonfin also leads on price (Free vs $99.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Infuse's advantage is chart position (#193 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Moonfin is free to download; Infuse costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moonfin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonfin has 82 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Infuse's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infuse ships an update fortnightly, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Infuse versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfuseMoonfin
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings482 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirecore, LLCAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

Infuse

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Moonfin

All ratings66 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

None

Infuse

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Infuse free?
Infuse costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Infuse or Moonfin?
Moonfin is rated higher. Infuse averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 82 ratings.
Do Infuse or Moonfin have ads?
Neither Infuse nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Infuse or Moonfin?
Infuse ships an update fortnightly, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, Infuse was updated on October 28, 2026 and Moonfin on October 24, 2026.

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