Comparison

PeerPlay Sync Player vs SyncPlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PeerPlay Sync Player

Watch videos together in perfect sync with friends and family. This app allows up to four devices to play the same video file simultaneously over a local network, requiring no internet or accounts. Enjoy synchronized playback with automatic drift correction.

Highlights
  • Synchronized playback for up to 4 devices
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Automatic drift correction
  • No internet or accounts required
  • Supports common video formats
  • Episode queue functionality
  • Local network communication
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Watch videos together, perfectly synchronized. PeerPlay lets up to 4 iPhones play the same video file in sync — no server, no internet, no accounts required. HOW IT WORKS 1. One person hosts a session, others join nearby over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 2. Everyone picks the same video file on their device 3. Press play — playback stays synchronized automatically PeerPlay uses smart drift correction to keep all players within a fraction of a second of each other. If anyone falls behind, all devices briefly pause and resync before resuming together. The host acts as the clock source, so everyone stays aligned. FEATURES - Up to 4 viewers synced over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth - Automatic drift correction keeps playback aligned - Simple lobby — host or join in one tap - Double-tap to skip forward or back 5 seconds - Supports MP4, MOV, M4V, and other common video formats - Works with any video file on your device - Pick a folder of video files to create an automatic episode queue - Episodes play back-to-back in order, synced across all peers - All playback controls (play/pause, seek, skip) stay in sync for every viewer PRIVACY-FIRST PeerPlay collects no data of any kind. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts. All communication happens on your local network and never touches an external server.

About

SyncPlay

Features
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SyncPlay is a professional video synchronization app designed to play videos perfectly in sync across multiple iPads. Built specifically for stage productions, theater, live events, and exhibitions where precise timing is critical. Unlike standard streaming apps, SyncPlay does not stream video data. Instead, it relies on locally stored video files on each device, transmitting only precise timing signals (Play, Pause, Seek) over the local network. This ensures frame-accurate synchronization with absolutely zero streaming buffering. ■ Key Features Completely Offline: No internet connection required. Works seamlessly with any local Wi-Fi router. Auto-Correction (Heartbeat): If network interference causes a slight delay, the heartbeat mechanism automatically snaps the guest video back to the precise host timeline within seconds. Host & Guest System: Control everything from one "Host" iPad, while all "Guest" iPads follow instantly. Blackout (B.O.): One-tap blackout button for theatrical transitions. Audio Safety: Guest devices are forcibly muted to prevent audio echoing in professional sound environments. ■ Pricing Tiers [Free Version] Access to Room A only. Connect up to 2 Guests per Host (3 devices total). [SyncPlay Pro (One-time Purchase)] Unlock all Rooms (A, B, and C) to prevent interference across multiple adjacent stages. Connect up to 8 Guests per Host (9 devices total). *Note: Only the "Host" device needs to purchase the Pro version. Guest iPads can join Pro rooms using the free version. ■ Best Practices for Live Events For live performances, we highly recommend enabling "Do Not Disturb" and "Guided Access" in your iPad's iOS settings to prevent unexpected notifications or gestures.

Screenshots

PeerPlay Sync Player4 screens
SyncPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeerPlay Sync Player at none against SyncPlay's 1. SyncPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SyncPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PeerPlay Sync Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PeerPlay Sync Player versus SyncPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeerPlay Sync PlayerSyncPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan LeSUGAR SOUND, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

PeerPlay Sync Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SyncPlay

One-time1
  • SyncPlay Pro Upgrade$5.99

Questions

Is PeerPlay Sync Player free?
PeerPlay Sync Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SyncPlay free?
SyncPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PeerPlay Sync Player or SyncPlay have ads?
Neither PeerPlay Sync Player nor SyncPlay shows ads.

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