# Taskmaster SuperMax+ vs RiffTrax

The clearest difference is rating: Taskmaster SuperMax+ at 4.6 against RiffTrax's 3.9. Taskmaster SuperMax+ also leads on ratings volume (294 vs 20) and review sentiment (82% vs 68%). RiffTrax's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Taskmaster SuperMax+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and RiffTrax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Taskmaster SuperMax+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taskmaster SuperMax+ has 294 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Taskmaster SuperMax+'s written reviews are positive against 68% of RiffTrax's.

Taskmaster SuperMax+ ships an update every 3 months, RiffTrax every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taskmaster SuperMax+ | RiffTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-supermax-plus/id1587871871/reviews)** | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax/id1627102642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **294** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 82 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Avalon Distribution Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587871873) | [RiffTrax, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339329624) |

## What reviewers say

### Taskmaster SuperMax+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-supermax-plus/id1587871871)

Stream all episodes of the Emmy-nominated Taskmaster show. Watch comedians tackle bizarre challenges set by the Taskmaster and his assistant. Subscribe for full access to content.

**Highlights:** Official streaming service, All Taskmaster episodes, Watch comedians' challenges, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, Auto-renewing subscriptions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| TASKMASTER SUPERMAX+ Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### RiffTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax/id1627102642)

This app provides access to a library of humorous commentary for movies. Users can stream purchased content or subscribe for unlimited access to a curated selection of videos. Features include offline playback and casting to other devices.

**Highlights:** Stream purchased movie commentary, Download videos for offline playback, Subscribe for unlimited streaming access, AirPlay and Chromecast support, Curated content playlists, Friends-only discounts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friends (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Best Friends | $12.99 | per month |
| Friends (annual) | $74.99 | per year |
| Best Friends (annual) | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taskmaster SuperMax+ free?

Taskmaster SuperMax+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RiffTrax free?

RiffTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Taskmaster SuperMax+ or RiffTrax?

Taskmaster SuperMax+ is rated higher. Taskmaster SuperMax+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 294 ratings, while RiffTrax averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Taskmaster SuperMax+ or RiffTrax have ads?

Neither Taskmaster SuperMax+ nor RiffTrax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Taskmaster SuperMax+ or RiffTrax?

Taskmaster SuperMax+ ships an update every 3 months, and RiffTrax every 6 months. Most recently, Taskmaster SuperMax+ was updated on September 8, 2026 and RiffTrax on September 20, 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.*