# Svengoolie vs Sci

The clearest difference is rating: Sci at 4.6 against Svengoolie's 3.0. Sci also leads on ratings volume (45 vs 1). Svengoolie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sci sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Svengoolie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sci holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sci has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Svengoolie's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sci's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Svengoolie ships an update every 8 months, Sci every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Svengoolie | Sci |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svengoolie/id6443570546/reviews) | **[4.6 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-movie-classics/id6449503752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ME-TV National Limited Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079958816) | [MacMillan Interactive Communications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/820481297) |

## What reviewers say

### Svengoolie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svengoolie/id6443570546)

Get weekly movie previews, schedules, and behind-the-scenes content from your favorite horror host. Discover where to watch MeTV every Saturday night.

**Highlights:** Weekly movie previews, Movie schedule, Behind-the-scenes updates, Where to watch MeTV guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-movie-classics/id6449503752)

Stream a vast library of classic science fiction films and TV shows for free. Enjoy ad-free viewing by subscribing to a monthly plan. Access content on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of classic sci-fi movies, Classic science fiction television shows, Free streaming access, Optional monthly subscription for ad-free viewing, Available on iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sci-Fi Movies Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Sci-Fi Movies Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Svengoolie free?

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

### Is Sci free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Svengoolie or Sci?

Sci is rated higher. Svengoolie averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sci averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.

### Do Svengoolie or Sci have ads?

Sci shows ads; Svengoolie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Svengoolie or Sci?

Svengoolie ships an update every 8 months, and Sci every 18 months. Most recently, Svengoolie was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sci on November 3, 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.*