Comparison

SYFY vs MeTV App

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

Head to head
About

SYFY

Stream your favorite TV shows and movies from a variety of networks. Watch the latest episodes the day after they air, catch live TV, and access on-demand content. Requires a TV provider subscription for full access.

Highlights
  • Watch latest episodes day after air
  • Live stream TV 24/7
  • Stream on-demand content from multiple networks
  • Access Premier League, WNBA, PGA, and NASCAR
  • Filter shows by network and genre
  • Sign in with TV provider subscription
Features
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Overview • The SYFY app is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies and past season content, including Revival, Face Off, Paranormal Witness, AND MANY MORE! • Get started by signing in with your TV subscription (cable, satellite, or digital). The SYFY app supports most TV providers, including DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Dish, and AT&T. App Features Watch Your Way • Watch the latest episodes of new SYFY shows the day after they air on TV. • Live stream and schedule available 24/7 when signed in with your TV provider. Explore Versant Content • Access to on-demand content from across the Versant family of networks (including USA, SYFY, E!, Oxygen, MSNOW, CNBC, and Golf Channel). • Don't miss a second of the Premier League, the WNBA, A10 hoops, the PGA and LPGA Tours, and NASCAR! • Live stream your favorite Versant networks within the app. • Dedicated page for each network showcasing the hottest series. • Stream recent and throwback favorites, like Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med. • Filter shows by network and genre while browsing. TV Provider Access • Sign in with your TV subscription to gain access to the entire catalog of VOD and Live content. Availability Notice • Versant's family of networks are only available to stream in the US and US territories. • Those outside the US will be unable to watch full episodes or live TV. • If you're traveling, you'll regain full access as soon as you return to the US. Comments or Questions • Please fill out our contact support form at https://help.versantmedia.com/s/contactsupport for assistance. • Please note: Use of the app is limited to the United States and its territories. Video is accessible via 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. Data charges may apply. • Privacy Policy: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy • Your Privacy Choices: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies • CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

About

MeTV App

Explore classic television shows and relive television nostalgia. This app provides information about your favorite programs from America's #1 classic television network.

Highlights
  • Classic television network content
  • Information on favorite shows
  • Nostalgia features
  • iPhone and iPad compatibility
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MeTV - America's #1 Classic Television Network - read about your favorite shows and nostalgia on your iPhone and iPad. Your feedback can help make the MeTV app better for everyone. Share your app feedback with iOS-feedback@metv.com.

Screenshots

SYFY4 screens
MeTV App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SYFY at 4.6 against MeTV App's 2.7. SYFY also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 720) and review sentiment (34% vs 24%). MeTV App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

SYFY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYFY has 17K ratings behind it against 720, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of SYFY's written reviews are positive against 24% of MeTV App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, MeTV App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SYFY versus MeTV App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYFYMeTV App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings) — better2.7 (720 ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews — better24.3% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better720
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB22 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCME-TV National Limited Partnership

Customer experience

SYFY

All ratings16,753 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral13.6%
Negative52.4%

MeTV App

All ratings685 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative68.4%

User reviews

SYFY

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for watching shows
  • 🔥 Awesome content selection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Frequent technical issues
  • 💸 Excessive commercials
  • 🔌 Casting problems
  • 🐛 Buggy video player

MeTV App

From 720 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💫 Best old TV shows
  • 🎶 Great music
  • 👍 Enjoyable and informative content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🚫 Can't watch live TV or stream shows
  • 🤔 Confusing and non-intuitive interface
  • 🚫 Not available in Canada

Bugs and requests

SYFY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Video playback errors
  • Inconsistent episode listings
  • Linking cable provider issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to skip commercials
  • Resume playback from where you left off
  • Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
  • Offline viewing option

MeTV App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sign-up page with unreadable text
  • Inconsistent live stream functionality
  • Freezing and repeated playback issues
  • Incorrect program scheduling information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live streaming option
  • More frequent quiz updates
  • Ability to remove/change favorite shows
  • Improved accessibility for visually impaired users

In-app purchases

None

SYFY

No in-app purchases

None

MeTV App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYFY free?
SYFY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeTV App free?
MeTV App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SYFY or MeTV App?
SYFY is rated higher. SYFY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while MeTV App averages 2.7 from 720 ratings.
Do SYFY or MeTV App have ads?
SYFY shows ads; MeTV App does not.
Which is updated more often, SYFY or MeTV App?
SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, and MeTV App every 6 weeks. Most recently, SYFY was updated on October 25, 2026 and MeTV App on October 24, 2026.

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