Comparison

KMPlayer vs Infuse

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

Head to head
About

KMPlayer

A versatile media player that handles all high-resolution video, music, and subtitle formats. Offers advanced playback controls, color adjustments, and subtitle customization.

Highlights
  • Plays all video and music formats
  • Supports numerous subtitle formats
  • Bookmark playback sections
  • Adjust video color and playback speed
  • Stream videos via URL
  • Network and cloud storage support
Features
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▶ KMPlayer, Customer Lounge is here! ▶ Feedback, ideas, and events—all welcome. - Link: https://cobak.co/en/space/392 KMPlayer is a perfect media player that can play all forms of high resolution videos, music, and subtitle files. Along with the flawless playback, enjoy the rich features of the player including quick button, bookmark, subtitle settings, and play speed settings! ▶ KMPlayer ◀ · Bookmark: Add bookmark to the time points to playback any sections you wish to cherish · Control Color: Change brightness, light intensity, hue, saturation, and gamma information · Expand & Contract: Expand & contract the video screen being played · Section Repeat: Repeatedly play a section from point A to point B · Quick button: Quickly set the player options · Equalizer: Save separate equalizers for music & video · Subtitle Settings: Change color, size, and position of subtitles · URL Playing: Enter URL to play any videos on the web (streaming) · Network: Supports FTP, UPNP, SMB, WebDav · Cloud: Supports Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive [ Supported Formats ] Video and music: AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, MOV, MP4, WMV, RMVB, FLAC, 3GP, M4V, MKV, TS, MPG, FLV Subtitle: DVD, DVB, SSA/ASS Subtitle Track, SubStation Alpha(.ssa/.ass) with full styling.SAMI(.smi) with ruby tag support, SubRip(.srt), MicroDVD(.sub/.txt), VobSub(.sub/.idx), SubViewer2.0(.sub), MPL2(.mpl/.txt), TMPlayer(.txt), Teletext, PJS(.pjs) , WebVTT(.vtt) Due to the policy, we do not support certain codecs. (DTS, EAC3, TrueHD, Divx .. ) ▶ Permission Information ◀ [ Required Permissions ] Storage space: Requesting permission to access photos, music, and videos stored in the device ▶ Message from the Developers ◀ KMPlayer’s development team are always open to your opinions to further improve the App. Feel free to request new features and please provide us with plentiful feedback. Email: support.ios@kmplayer.com

About

Infuse

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
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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 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 GET MORE WITH INFUSE PRO! - Play even more video formats - Stream video trailers for movies and TV shows - 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 - 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. ==== Infuse Pro is available as a optional subscription, and includes a free trial period that begins once your purchase has been confirmed with your iTunes Account. When the trial period concludes, your subscription will start and renew automatically. Your iTunes Account will be charged for the upcoming period unless you disable auto-renew or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Visit firecore.com/terms-privacy for full terms and privacy policy.

Screenshots

KMPlayer4 screens
Infuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KMPlayer at none against Infuse's 7. KMPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Infuse's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (28K vs 3.2K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infuse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infuse has 28K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of KMPlayer'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, Infuse fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KMPlayer versus Infuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKMPlayerInfuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.2K ratings)4.7 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K28K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANDORATV Co.,LtdFirecore, LLC

Customer experience

KMPlayer

All ratings3,244 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative23.3%

Infuse

All ratings28,172 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews2,652 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

KMPlayer

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Well-designed interface
  • 🚀 Plays a variety of formats
  • 🚀 Excellent media player
  • 🚀 Best video player on iOS

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Video playback issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Subtitles not working
  • 🐛 Brightness issues

Infuse

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent video playback
  • 🔍 Automatic metadata fetching
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple devices
  • 🔊 Supports high-quality audio formats
  • 📂 Easy file management and organization

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model
  • 🐛 Metadata issues and incorrect tagging
  • ⏱️ Slow library loading and indexing
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

KMPlayer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Video playback freezes
  • Audio desynchronization issues
  • Crashes when playing certain file types
  • Network share access problems
  • Brightness control malfunctions
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  • Subtitle font issues
  • Missing video files in library
  • Lockscreen controls not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable background playback

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Picture-in-Picture support
  • Implement Chromecast/AirPlay integration
  • Improve subtitle handling and customization
  • Add more aspect ratio options
  • Implement a dark mode
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  • Add ability to rename files
  • Improve network file sharing
  • Add more codec support (e.g., MKV)
  • Implement a better file organization system
  • Add ability to save custom audio/video settings

Infuse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Connectivity issues with network shares
  • Playback problems with certain video formats
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Unreliable subtitle downloads

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

KMPlayer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Infuse

Subscriptions4
  • Infuse Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Infuse Pro - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Infuse Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$16.991 Year
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  • Infuse Pro - Yearly1 Year trial$16.991 Year
One-time3
  • Dolby AudioFree
  • DTS AudioFree
  • Infuse Pro - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is KMPlayer free?
KMPlayer 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, KMPlayer or Infuse?
Infuse is rated higher. KMPlayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Infuse averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.
Do KMPlayer or Infuse have ads?
Neither KMPlayer nor Infuse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KMPlayer or Infuse?
KMPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and Infuse fortnightly. Most recently, KMPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Infuse on September 24, 2026.

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