Comparison

Science Channel GO vs FX Screeners

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

Head to head
About

Science Channel GO

Stream your favorite Science Channel shows and discover content from up to 14 additional networks, including Discovery and TLC. Access live TV, thousands of on-demand episodes, and new episodes the same day they air. Requires a pay TV subscription to unlock all content.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV from multiple networks
  • Access thousands of on-demand episodes
  • New episodes available same day as TV premiere
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Save shows and episodes with My List
  • Browse by genre
Features
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Catch up with your favorite Science Channel shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new Science Channel GO app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including Discovery, Travel Channel, ID, TLC and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access Science Channel favorites like How It’s Made, How the Universe Works, Forbidden History, Strange Evidence, Mysteries of the Abandoned, What on Earth? and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Crikey! It’s the Irwins (Animal Planet), Dirty Jobs (Discovery), Dr. Pimple Popper (TLC), Good Eats (Food Network), Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With Science Channel GO You Can: • Stream Science Channel and more networks LIVE anytime, anywhere on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite Science Channel series and specials including How It’s Made, How the Universe Works, Forbidden History, Strange Evidence, Mysteries of the Abandoned, What on Earth? - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription Features: • Stream live TV when you link your pay TV provider • Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks! • Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones • Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices • Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast • Closed-captioning support Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended • iOS 12 or higher Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

About

FX Screeners

Access video content on your iOS device. Some materials may require user login credentials for viewing. Contact support for any inquiries.

Highlights
  • View video materials
  • iOS device compatibility
  • Content access via credentials
  • Contact support available
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The FX Screeners app allows users to view video materials on their iOS device. This application will require user credentials in order to access some content. If you have any questions, please contact us at fx.pressroom@fxnetworks.com.

Screenshots

Science Channel GO4 screens
FX Screeners3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Science Channel GO at 45% against FX Screeners's 0%. Science Channel GO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 12). FX Screeners's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Science Channel GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Science Channel GO has 5.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Science Channel GO's written reviews are positive against 0% of FX Screeners's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Science Channel GO ships an update every 6 weeks, FX Screeners every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Science Channel GO versus FX Screeners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScience Channel GOFX Screeners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better2.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDiscovery CommunicationsVision Media Management & Fulfillment

Customer experience

Science Channel GO

All ratings5,237 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative46.2%

FX Screeners

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Science Channel GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playback issues on Apple TV
  • Inability to resume from last watched position
  • Inconsistent TV provider sign-in

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ad-free premium version
  • Standalone streaming service option
  • Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • Better content availability across seasons/episodes

FX Screeners

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Science Channel GO

No in-app purchases

None

FX Screeners

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Science Channel GO free?
Science Channel GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FX Screeners free?
FX Screeners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Science Channel GO or FX Screeners?
Science Channel GO is rated higher. Science Channel GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while FX Screeners averages 2.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Science Channel GO or FX Screeners have ads?
Science Channel GO shows ads; FX Screeners does not.
Which is updated more often, Science Channel GO or FX Screeners?
Science Channel GO ships an update every 6 weeks, and FX Screeners every 2 months. Most recently, Science Channel GO was updated on November 4, 2026 and FX Screeners on November 4, 2026.

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