# RiffTrax Sync — Movies made funny! > Synchronizes movie commentaries with films for comedic viewing. (iPhone/iPad app by RiffTrax, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax-sync/id794765479 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [RiffTrax, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339329624) - Category: Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.44/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 61 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2015-04-25 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax-sync/id794765479/reviews.md ## What is RiffTrax Sync? From the guys who brought you Mystery Science Theater 3000, RiffTrax makes movies FUNNY! Our hilarious commentaries turn some of the biggest blockbusters (and cheesiest B-movies) into comedy hits. “The RiffTrax app syncs everything up perfectly.” - CNET “Rifftrax app takes the guesswork out of syncing jokes to film. It’s easier than ever to sync MST3K-like commentary. The app uses your device’s microphone to listen for a movie and automatically syncs Rifftrax playback to the film. It’s simple and easy...” - Engadget “The app can recognize movies from Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Video, DVDs, Blu-rays, your TV, computer, and other streams.” - High-Def Digest Using the app, you can download these "riffs" on blockbuster films like Twilight, Jurassic Park, Star Wars and more! The app listens to the movie, using your device's microphone, and automatically synchronizes the commentary to play along with perfect timing. Presto! That movie is now a comedy smash. Check here for our list of compatible RiffTrax titles! www.rifftrax.com/appenabled Get into RiffTrax and start watching movies in a whole new way! ## Key features - Automatic audio commentary synchronization - Movie recognition via device microphone - Supports various playback sources (streaming, DVD, Blu-ray) - Downloadable commentary tracks - Syncs with blockbusters and B-movies ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Jurassic Park Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | The Room (RiffTrax Live Edition) Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Jaws Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Twilight Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Twilight: Eclipse Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Twilight: New Moon Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Road House (10th Anniversary Edition) Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 parody Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Riff | $4.99 | one-time | | Independence Day Riff | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of RiffTrax Sync? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 😂 Hilarious content - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Auto-sync works well - 💡 Innovative syncing technology - 💰 Good value for content - 🤩 Fun for fans **Cons** - 🐛 Sync issues - 🐛 Login failures - 🐛 App crashes - 🐛 No Bluetooth support - 🐛 No Apple TV support - 🐛 Purchases not showing - 🐛 Content not available in all regions - 🐛 Sync misses intro jokes - 🐛 App stops when phone sleeps - 🐛 Friends membership unsupported - 🐛 Purchases don't transfer - 🐛 Not accessible for blind users **Commonly reported bugs** - Login failed every time - Sound or sync issues with titles - Mechanism to match film with riff outdated - Corrupted riff file - Cannot log in - Does not auto sync - App stops when phone goes to sleep - Does not play through Bluetooth speaker - App crashes after iOS update - Sync not reliable - Cannot play paid content without syncing - Sync doesn't work - App not working on SE - Purchased riffs show as not purchased - Sync misses introduction - Audio stops during movie - App doesn't work with VoiceOver **Most requested features** - RiffTrax Friends integration - Manual sync option - Bluetooth speaker support - Apple TV support - Downloadable content - Improved sync accuracy - Auto-sync after pause - Support for Friends membership - Dark mode - Accessibility improvements for blind users - Ability to stream content - RiffTrax Friends app ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax-sync/id794765479/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Twilight *2026-04-11, version 2.10* Worked in about 10 seconds 👍🏽 ### 1/5 — Better when it worked *2026-01-10, version 2.9* I can login to the regular RiffTrax app, no problem. This one? It doesn’t work. Same credentials. Login Failed every time. It used to work a few months ago. It’s a bummer because I bought twenty or so “Just the Riffs”, and now they’re stuck behind a non-working app. 2026 sucks. All the shorts and videos I purchased work in the main app. For some reason there are two apps. ### 5/5 — Worked perfectly *2024-09-15, version 2.9* Downloaded a riff track and the app began audio playback automatically, zero problems. I did have to wait for dialogue in the film (it wasn’t able to sync until the characters began talking) but that wasn’t really a problem. Love this so far. ### 5/5 — Wow. Other Reviewers are A-Holes! *2023-11-02, version 2.8* Some of them are all “I absolutely LOVE this but it has one small flaw, so….3 stars. Maybe 2!” Absolutely hilarious. And so much fun! Connected from the iPad right to Alexa (like having smartasses in the living room)! And put a bunch on our wish list. Easy to use and sync! So much fun. Don’t be a db and pirate. Support these guys! ### 4/5 — This needs to integrate Rifftrax Friends *2023-10-18, version 2.7.2* That way everyone could subscribe and use this app or perhaps a separate dedicated Rifftrax Friends app that’s the only way I’ll resubscribe. ### 4/5 — love rifftrax but… *2023-09-06* the devs are non-responsive and several of the titles have sound or sync issues. Speaking on sync issues, the mechanism to match up your film with the riff seems pretty outdated. Archaic almost. Great riffs, super funny mostly but the tech issues are a bummer. EDIT: Emails were sent to support prior to my review. No response was received and no, it’s not any simple user error thing you mentioned. The other riffs have been fine. The file for the riff in question is corrupted. Fan shouldn’t have to stay on you about these encoding issues for paid riffs. Check your email and follow along with ur iPhone if you like. You’ll see the issue and hopefully fix it. Can’t imagine it being harder than just formatting it again for this app. **Developer response:** Hi there, could you please submit a ticket at rifftrax.com/help so we can work with you directly? If there is a sync issue, most likely the reason is because the movie you're watching is different than the one we recorded to. Please drop us a message (use the app's "Report a problem" option to submit a log file, if you can) and we'd be glad to look into it! ### 1/5 — Seriously? *2023-09-03, version 2.7.2* I loved this app for so long but I can’t even log in anymore. Straight up broken and I’m paying them a monthly service for…….. I don’t know what. ### 4/5 — love rifftrax but… *2023-06-24* the devs are non-responsive and several of the titles have sound or sync issues. Speaking on sync issues, the mechanism to match up your film with the riff seems pretty outdated. Archaic almost. Great riffs, super funny mostly but the tech issues are a bummer. **Developer response:** Hi there, could you please submit a ticket at rifftrax.com/help so we can work with you directly? If there is a sync issue, most likely the reason is because the movie you're watching is different than the one we recorded to. Please drop us a message (use the app's "Report a problem" option to submit a log file, if you can) and we'd be glad to look into it! ### 5/5 — It works on my machine *2023-05-25, version 2.7.2* Bluetooth Speaker connected to my phone with the movie playing on the TV through YouTube. ### 2/5 — Only “Just the Jokes” *2023-05-14, version 2.7.2* My purchases of Riffs are all for movies where the video is available and it includes the jokes as part of it. All B movies and shorts. I don’t own a single “Just the Jokes” track and I never do the sync, so obviously the app is not useful to me. D’oh. ## Frequently asked questions about RiffTrax Sync ### What does RiffTrax Sync do? RiffTrax Sync synchronizes humorous audio commentaries with movies. It uses your device's microphone to listen to the movie playing and automatically aligns the commentary with perfect timing, turning any film into a comedy. ### How does the synchronization work? The app utilizes your device's microphone to detect the movie being played. It then automatically syncs the RiffTrax commentary to play in time with the film's dialogue and action, making the process simple and easy. ### What movies are compatible with RiffTrax Sync? The app can recognize movies from a wide range of sources including Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Video, DVDs, Blu-rays, TV, computers, and other streams. A list of compatible RiffTrax titles can be found on their website. ### Is RiffTrax Sync free to use? The app itself is free to download and use for synchronization. However, the humorous commentary tracks, known as 'riffs,' are available for purchase within the app. ### Can I use RiffTrax Sync with my own movie files? The app is designed to sync with movies played from various sources like streaming services, physical media, and television. While not explicitly stated for personal files, its recognition capability suggests it can work with any audible movie playback. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.13 — 2026-05-01 Fixed login issue for special characters. If you have trouble logging in, please reset your password (forgot password) either in the app or on the website. ### 2.10 — 2026-03-12 Latest & greatest! ### 2.9 — 2023-11-11 • Improved play page controls • Adjusted sync trouble alert • "SYNC" app icon ### 2.8 — 2023-10-18 • App name is now "RiffTrax Sync"! • Fixed AirPods support • Fixed non-Catalog, owned riffs not showing in My Library • Improved download messaging • Improved out-of-disk-space handling • GUI tweaks ### 2.7.2 — 2022-08-31 • Improved audio syncing when using Bluetooth • Other minor fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to RiffTrax Sync | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Troma NOW!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troma-now/id1568473401) | 4.9 (138) | Free | Entertainment | | [HEINetwork](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heinetwork/id6754226587) | 4.8 (50) | Free | Entertainment | | [Full Moon Features](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-moon-features/id1473981746) | 4.6 (221) | Free | Entertainment | | [Arrow Video Channel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-video-channel/id1531918842) | 4.8 (148) | Free | Entertainment | | [Midnight Pulp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736) | 4.7 (1,759) | Free | Entertainment | | [Amico Controller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amico-controller/id6468690454) | 3.2 (17) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by RiffTrax, LLC - [RiffTrax](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax/id1627102642) All apps by RiffTrax, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1339329624 ## Related topics [rifftrax sync](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rifftrax-sync) · [rifftrax](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rifftrax) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*