Comparison

SYFY vs WBD Screeners

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

WBD Screeners

This app provides authorized users with access to preview, download, or stream Warner Bros. Discovery TV and film content. Access requires pre-authorization and login credentials.

Highlights
  • Preview content
  • Download content
  • Stream content
  • Access TV shows
  • Access films
  • Authorized access
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Warner Bros. Discovery Screeners app allows authorized Warner Bros. Discovery Partners, Clients, and Employees the ability to preview and download or stream Warner Bros. Discovery TV and Film Content. Pre-authorization from a Warner Bros. Discovery Contact, and login credentials are required to use the app.

Screenshots

SYFY4 screens
WBD Screeners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SYFY at 4.6 against WBD Screeners's 3.2. SYFY also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 147) and review sentiment (34% vs 17%). WBD Screeners'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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYFY has 17K ratings behind it against 147, 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 17% of WBD Screeners's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SYFY versus WBD Screeners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYFYWBD Screeners
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings) — better3.2 (147 ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews — better17.2% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better147
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB25 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCWarner Bros.

Customer experience

SYFY

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

WBD Screeners

All ratings146 ratings
Positive52.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive17.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative80.6%

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

WBD Screeners

From 147 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great employee perk
  • 👍 Extensive library of content
  • 🚀 Awesome screening experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🔒 Unable to create an account
  • 👎 Inaccessible and unusable
  • 👎 Inconsistent casting and playback

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

WBD Screeners

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and account creation issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for public access and accounts
  • Improve accessibility and usability
  • Provide more language subtitle options

In-app purchases

None

SYFY

No in-app purchases

None

WBD Screeners

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYFY free?
SYFY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WBD Screeners free?
WBD Screeners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SYFY or WBD Screeners?
SYFY is rated higher. SYFY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while WBD Screeners averages 3.2 from 147 ratings.
Do SYFY or WBD Screeners have ads?
SYFY shows ads; WBD Screeners does not.
Which is updated more often, SYFY or WBD Screeners?
SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, and WBD Screeners every 5 weeks. Most recently, SYFY was updated on October 25, 2026 and WBD Screeners on October 23, 2026.

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