Infuse
Video player for iPhone, iPad and Mac with network and cloud sources
- #4 of 10 in best media players
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- macOSiOS, iPadOS
Ranked 4 of 10 in best media players
A video player for iPhone, iPad and Mac with subtitle downloads, cloud and network sources, and 4K Dolby Vision playback on Pro. It is Apple-only, and Pro costs $1.99 a month, $16.99 a year or $99.99 for a lifetime license.
Best for Apple users who play a large personal video library
About Infuse
Infuse plays most video formats on Apple devices with hardware decoding. Subtitles can be added in one tap from OpenSubtitles, and files can be moved in over AirDrop, iTunes or FTP. The app also connects to cloud sources.
The app is free to download, and the Pro plan adds 4K Dolby Vision, lossless audio and unlimited sources. Pro costs $1.99 a month, $16.99 a year or $99.99 for a lifetime license, and a 7-day trial is offered. Infuse is Apple-only, so it does not run on Windows, Android or Linux. Emby and Plex in this list cover those platforms with a media server.
Key features
- Subtitle downloads from OpenSubtitles
- Cloud and network sources
- 4K Dolby Vision on Pro
- Hardware decoding
- AirDrop transfers
Strengths
- Plays many video formats with subtitle downloads
- Free to download on Apple devices
Limits
- Apple devices only
- Full feature set needs Pro
Where Infuse ranks
How Infuse compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Serves a home library |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#2 Plex | 89.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidSelf-hosted | Yes |
#3 Jellyfin | 87.5 | Free and open source | WebAndroidSelf-hosted | Yes |
| #4Infuse | 85.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | macOSiOS, iPadOS | No |
#5 Kodi | 84.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid | No |
#6 Emby | 83.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | AndroidiOSWindows | Yes |
The full comparison table for best media players has all 10 products.
Alternatives to Infuse
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Questions about Infuse
- Is Infuse free?
- Infuse can be used without paying: Free app; Pro from $1.99 a month or $99.99 lifetime. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Infuse open source?
- No. Infuse is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Infuse support?
- Infuse is available on: macOS, iOS, iPadOS.
- What is Infuse best for?
- Apple users who play a large personal video library. In our ranking of media players it is number 4 of 10 with a score of 85.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Infuse?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are VLC media player, Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi.
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