SYFY vs FX Screeners
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
FX Screeners
Access video content on your iOS device. Some materials may require user login credentials for viewing. Contact support for any inquiries.
- View video materials
- iOS device compatibility
- Content access via credentials
- Contact support available
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The FX Screeners app allows users to view video materials on their iOS device. This application will require user credentials in order to access some content. If you have any questions, please contact us at fx.pressroom@fxnetworks.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SYFY at 4.6 against FX Screeners's 3.0. SYFY also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (17K vs 2). FX 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SYFY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 34% of SYFY's written reviews are positive against 0% of FX Screeners's.
SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, FX Screeners every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SYFY | FX Screeners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | Vision Media Management & Fulfillment |
Customer experience
SYFY
FX Screeners
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
FX Screeners
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SYFY
No in-app purchases
FX Screeners
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SYFY free?
Is FX Screeners free?
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Do SYFY or FX Screeners have ads?
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