Sync Player vs Synkplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sync Player
Watch videos and listen to podcasts with friends in real-time, no matter the distance. Enjoy synchronized playback, voice chat, and customizable captions. It also functions as a versatile local media player for various file formats.
- Synchronized video playback
- Voice chat during viewing
- Podcast listening together
- Customizable captions
- Local media playback
- Room creation and invite codes
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Start chilling with friends now by creating a room and sharing your invite code. Text & Voice chat while watching videos together — every moment feels closer. Easily switch captions and playback options to enjoy content your way. More than just syncing with friends, Sync Player is also a powerful local media player, supporting MP4, MKV, MOV, WEBM, AVI, and more. From movie nights to quick laughs, Sync Player makes staying connected effortless. Download now and enjoy together! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Synkplay
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Synkplay is an open-source third-party client for iOS that lets you watch anything in perfect sync with your friends no matter where they are. It is fully compatible with any client or server that implements the open-source SP protocol, meaning you can seamlessly connect with friends regardless of what platform they are on. Synkplay is developed and maintained by yuroyami
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synkplay at none against Sync Player's 5. Synkplay also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sync Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Sync Player sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Synkplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sync Player ships an update weekly, Synkplay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sync Player | Synkplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EverSync Pty Ltd | Akram Abdelwahhab Sidena |
In-app purchases
Sync Player
- Premium Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- Gift: 1 Month of Premium$4.99
- Gift: 1 Year of Premium$14.99
- Lifetime Premium$39.99
Synkplay
No in-app purchases
