Comparison

SYFY vs BinGlow

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

BinGlow

Features
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BinGlow isn't just a clock; it is a digital heirloom. Modeled after a 1970s hardware laboratory artifact, this straight binary ambient clock transforms your screen into a cozy, mesmerizing piece of kinetic tech art. Experience the hypnotic rhythm of pure binary time, driven by realistic incandescent lamp physics and authentic thermal filament inertia. Whether resting on your desk, mantle, or nightstand, BinGlow provides a warm, ambient glow that celebrates the raw, mathematical elegance of early electronics. Features: • Pure Straight Binary: Read the time in its most fundamental, unfiltered machine language. • Incandescent Physics: Authentic thermal inertia simulates the gradual warm-up and fade of vintage bulbs. • Interval Relay Clicks: Optional mechanical audio feedback mimicking a physical bouncing relay switch on the quarter-hour (:00, :15, :30, :45) with dedicated volume control. • Flexible Cable Routing: Full 180-degree landscape rotation support allows you to orient the display seamlessly, letting your charging cable exit from either the left or right side to match your physical setup. • Ambient Display: Optimized for dark rooms, providing a cozy glow without harsh screen glare. Note: Long-press anywhere on the display to call up the settings menu to configure custom preferences.

Screenshots

SYFY4 screens
BinGlow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BinGlow at none against SYFY's shown. SYFY's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, BinGlow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SYFY versus BinGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYFYBinGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCBrian Smith

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

BinGlow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SYFY

No in-app purchases

None

BinGlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SYFY free?
SYFY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BinGlow free?
BinGlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SYFY or BinGlow have ads?
SYFY shows ads; BinGlow does not.
Which is updated more often, SYFY or BinGlow?
SYFY ships an update every 5 weeks, and BinGlow every 4 months. Most recently, SYFY was updated on October 18, 2026 and BinGlow on October 12, 2026.

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