# SofaPlay vs Infuse

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infuse at 61% against SofaPlay's 25%. Infuse also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 33) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). SofaPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SofaPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SofaPlay's written reviews are positive against 61% of Infuse's.

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, Infuse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SofaPlay | Infuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Pimminger](https://appshunter.io/developer/516567851) | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) |

## What reviewers say

### SofaPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofaplay/id684463024)

Stream photos and videos from your iOS device to your Smart TV wirelessly. This app connects your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your TV, allowing you to instantly display media on the big screen without complex setup. It supports devices with UPnP/DLNA standards, including most modern TVs and some Blu-Ray players.

**Highlights:** Wireless media streaming, Connects iOS devices to Smart TVs, Instant display of photos and videos, iTunes file transfer support, UPnP/DLNA compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SofaPlay Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Infuse

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

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 SofaPlay free?

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

### Is Infuse free?

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

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

Infuse is rated higher. SofaPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Infuse averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do SofaPlay or Infuse have ads?

Neither SofaPlay nor Infuse shows ads.

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

SofaPlay ships an update monthly, and Infuse fortnightly. Most recently, SofaPlay was updated on June 23, 2026 and Infuse on October 1, 2026.

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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.*