SYFY vs Screen Gallery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Screen Gallery
Transform your TV into a dynamic art museum with a vast collection spanning numerous categories. Explore thousands of art pieces and customize your viewing experience to suit your aesthetic preferences.
- TV art museum experience
- Thousands of art pieces
- Multiple categories
- Customizable viewing
- Digital art display
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Turn your TV into an Art Museum featuring Art to satisfy everyone’s taste with scores of categories and thousands of Art pieces. Immerse yourself in Screen Gallery’s stunning collection of Art where you can choose your own viewing experience. Terms of Use: https://docs.screengallery.com/Terms_of_Use.pdf
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Verdict
SYFY and Screen Gallery both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Screen Gallery's written reviews are positive against 34% of SYFY's. Screen Gallery also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). SYFY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (17K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Screen Gallery sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month. SYFY asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SYFY against 4.5 for Screen Gallery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYFY has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of SYFY's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Gallery's.
SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, Screen Gallery every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYFY | Screen Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17K ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | Horizon Worldwide Corp |
Customer experience
SYFY
Screen Gallery
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
Screen Gallery
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SYFY
No in-app purchases
Screen Gallery
- 1 Month Subscription$9.951 Month
- 12 Month Subscription$99.991 Year
