Comparison

SYFY vs Gate Guide

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

Gate Guide

Easily track your progress through the Stargate universe. Filter episodes by show, air date, or rating to never lose your place during a re-watch. Get stats for your next binge-watching session.

Highlights
  • Filter by show (SG-1, SGA, SGU)
  • Filter by original air date
  • Filter by episode rating
  • Track watched episodes
  • Binge-watching stats
  • Simple interface
Features
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Over 20 years later Stargate is still the best SciFi show. With over 300 episodes, keeping your place can be tricky, but with Gate Guide you’ll never skip an episode or lose your place. Filter episodes by original air date and watch SG1 and SGA episodes in the correct order. Gate Guide is the fastest and easiest way to keep track of your next binge watch the greatest shows ever made! Keep track of your latest Stargate binge, filter by show, season or original air date. Features: - Filter by Show SG-1, SGA, SGU or SGO - Filter by Original Air date - Filter by Episode Rating - Keep track of previously watched episodes - Stats for you next binge - Simple and Easy Note: This app does not allow you to watch Stargate, its simply to keep track of your latest re-watch.

Screenshots

SYFY4 screens
Gate Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gate Guide at 89% against SYFY's 34%. Gate Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). SYFY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (17K vs 100). On price, monetization model, 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. Gate Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SYFY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gate Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYFY has 17K ratings behind it against 100, 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 89% of Gate Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, Gate Guide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SYFY versus Gate Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYFYGate Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings)4.8 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better100
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCDigital Tools Ltd

Customer experience

SYFY

All ratings16,753 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral14.0%
Negative52.4%

Gate Guide

All ratings100 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

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

Gate Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SYFY

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gate Guide

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Gate Guide Pro$1.99

Questions

Is SYFY free?
SYFY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gate Guide free?
Gate Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SYFY or Gate Guide?
Gate Guide is rated higher. SYFY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Gate Guide averages 4.8 from 100 ratings.
Do SYFY or Gate Guide have ads?
SYFY shows ads; Gate Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, SYFY or Gate Guide?
SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gate Guide every 3 months. Most recently, SYFY was updated on September 27, 2026 and Gate Guide on September 19, 2026.

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