Comparison

RiffTrax vs Supercast

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

Head to head
About

RiffTrax

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
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At RiffTrax, we make movies funny! With the new mobile app for RiffTrax, you can subscribe to Friends for a low monthly fee, and view your entire Library of purchases from the RiffTrax website. The RiffTrax app allows streaming access to videos in the RiffTrax catalog! Features include: - AirPlay and Chromecast to your network devices - Download your available videos for offline playback - Subscribe to Friends for unlimited streaming access to hundreds of hours of hilarious content from our Friends catalog of video content. - Watch your purchased video content in your Library (subscription not required) - Curated content playlists updated regularly! With a RiffTrax Friends subscription, you'll get access to hundreds of RiffTrax titles from our catalog of streaming videos, plus: - Hand-curated lists of featured content each month - Friends-only Discounts on purchases made on our website - Periodic exclusive Friends content A subscription is not required to use the app. The app can also be used to watch all purchased content from My Library, as well as watch trailers of releases and view our catalog of releases. Please review the Apple Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Supercast

Access and enjoy all your premium podcast subscriptions in one place. Discover exclusive episodes, bonus content, and subscriber-only perks from your favorite creators. This app offers a streamlined experience for dedicated podcast listeners.

Highlights
  • Access premium podcast subscriptions
  • Unlock exclusive episodes
  • Discover bonus content
  • Subscriber-only perks
  • Unified listening experience
  • Supports audio and video content
Features
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Welcome to Supercast, the easiest way to access and enjoy your premium podcast subscriptions from your favorite creators. Unlock exclusive episodes, bonus content, and subscriber-only perks — all in one beautifully simple app designed for listeners who want more than just the public feed. Supercast powers subscription experiences for podcasters across the world, giving listeners direct access to exclusive audio, video, and member content from the shows they love.

Screenshots

RiffTrax4 screens
Supercast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Supercast at 4.7 against RiffTrax's 4.1. Supercast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RiffTrax sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Supercast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supercast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supercast has 209 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of RiffTrax's written reviews are positive against 92% of Supercast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RiffTrax ships an update every 6 months, Supercast weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RiffTrax versus Supercast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiffTraxSupercast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (30 ratings)4.7 (209 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews92.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30209 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB18 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperRiffTrax, LLCSupercast Podcast Corp

Customer experience

RiffTrax

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative15.8%

Supercast

All ratings197 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RiffTrax

Subscriptions4
  • Friends (Monthly)7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Best Friends$12.991 Month
  • Friends (annual)$74.991 Year
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  • Best Friends (annual)$129.991 Year
None

Supercast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RiffTrax free?
RiffTrax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Supercast free?
Supercast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RiffTrax or Supercast?
Supercast is rated higher. RiffTrax averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Supercast averages 4.7 from 209 ratings.
Do RiffTrax or Supercast have ads?
Neither RiffTrax nor Supercast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RiffTrax or Supercast?
RiffTrax ships an update every 6 months, and Supercast weekly. Most recently, RiffTrax was updated on November 3, 2026 and Supercast on November 5, 2026.

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