# SYFY vs WWE

The clearest difference is rating: SYFY at 4.6 against WWE's 3.7. SYFY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (17K vs 5.5K). WWE's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WWE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SYFY asks for nothing beyond the download.

SYFY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of SYFY's written reviews are positive against 47% of WWE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, WWE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYFY | WWE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syfy/id378092432/reviews)** | [3.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwe/id551798799/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/356679188) |

## What reviewers say

### SYFY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syfy/id378092432)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### WWE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwe/id551798799)

Stay up-to-date with all things WWE. Get breaking news, event results, and detailed Superstar profiles. Access live event tickets and official merchandise.

**Highlights:** WWE news and announcements, Premium Live Event results, Raw, SmackDown, and NXT results, Superstar profiles and title histories, Live event ticket access, Official WWE merchandise

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscript | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $12.99 | per month |
| Six Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $59.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Lots of content
- 💡 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Allows access to old PPVs and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Streaming issues and poor video quality
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🐛 Constant sign-outs and login issues
- 🐛 Lack of Chromecast/AirPlay support

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during live events
- Inability to resume watching from where left off
- Incorrect video lengths and timestamps
- Syncing issues between audio and video

**Requested features**

- Offline viewing mode
- Ability to watch shows in chronological order
- Better search and content organization
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Faster updates for new content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SYFY free?

SYFY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WWE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SYFY or WWE?

SYFY is rated higher. SYFY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while WWE averages 3.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do SYFY or WWE have ads?

Both SYFY and WWE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SYFY or WWE?

SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, and WWE every 6 weeks. Most recently, SYFY was updated on September 24, 2026 and WWE on September 22, 2026.

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