# It's Playing for Dropbox vs Infuse

The clearest difference is rating: Infuse at 4.7 against It's Playing for Dropbox's 2.2. Infuse also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 10). It's Playing for Dropbox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Infuse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. It's Playing for Dropbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of It's Playing for Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 60% of Infuse's.

It's Playing for Dropbox ships an update every 7 months, Infuse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's Playing for Dropbox | Infuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing-for-dropbox/id740626289/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infuse/id1136220934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 25 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Addition, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/299197261) | [Firecore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/577130089) |

## What reviewers say

### It's Playing for Dropbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-playing-for-dropbox/id740626289)

Stream videos directly from your Dropbox account without conversion. Enjoy high-performance playback with subtitle support, background playback, and adjustable playback speeds. This app offers a seamless entertainment experience for your video library.

**Highlights:** Direct Dropbox video streaming, High-performance playback up to 1080p, Direct subtitle search and download, Background playback and earbud controls, Adjustable playback speed, Multi-language audio tracks and subtitles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Infuse

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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 It's Playing for Dropbox free?

It's Playing for Dropbox 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, It's Playing for Dropbox or Infuse?

Infuse is rated higher. It's Playing for Dropbox averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Infuse averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do It's Playing for Dropbox or Infuse have ads?

Neither It's Playing for Dropbox nor Infuse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, It's Playing for Dropbox or Infuse?

It's Playing for Dropbox ships an update every 7 months, and Infuse fortnightly. Most recently, It's Playing for Dropbox was updated on August 3, 2026 and Infuse on September 26, 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.*