# SYFY vs Screen Gallery

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.

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 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYFY | Screen Gallery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syfy/id378092432/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-gallery/id6479288924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 240 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [Horizon Worldwide Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735456446) |

## 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


### Screen Gallery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-gallery/id6479288924)

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.

**Highlights:** TV art museum experience, Thousands of art pieces, Multiple categories, Customizable viewing, Digital art display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.95 | per month |
| 12 Month Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SYFY free?

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

### Is Screen Gallery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SYFY or Screen Gallery?

SYFY is rated higher. SYFY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Screen Gallery averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do SYFY or Screen Gallery have ads?

SYFY shows ads; Screen Gallery does not.

### Which is updated more often, SYFY or Screen Gallery?

SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, and Screen Gallery every 2 months. Most recently, SYFY was updated on September 27, 2026 and Screen Gallery on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*