Synkplay vs Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Eclipse
Organize and discover your favorite anime, movies, TV shows, manga, and light novels in one place. Track your progress, create custom collections, and get personalized recommendations. Enjoy a seamless media experience with in-app playback.
- Unified library management
- Synchronization with AniList, MyAnimeList, Trakt
- Progress tracking for watching and reading
- Anime and TV schedules
- Personalized recommendations
- In-app media playback
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Eclipse is a modern media hub designed to bring your entertainment together in one place. Discover anime, movies, TV shows, manga, and light novels using rich metadata powered by TMDB and AniList. Create custom collections, organize your library your way, and keep track of everything you watch and read. Features include: • Unified library management and collections • AniList, MyAnimeList, and Trakt synchronization • Continue Watching and reading progress tracking • Anime and TV schedules • Personalized recommendations and discovery • Extensive customization options • Completely Free to use with no ads or telemetry, tips are optional and much appreciated • MPV powered in app playback • Much more! Eclipse is designed to help you discover, organize, and track your media across multiple services from a single, beautiful interface. Users are responsible for any third-party services or integrations they choose to configure. The app comes with none on its own. Join the discord, or use GitHub issues, to make requests or bug reports. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synkplay at none against Eclipse's 3. On price, ads, 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. Eclipse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Synkplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Synkplay | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Akram Abdelwahhab Sidena | Nihad Ahmed |
In-app purchases
Synkplay
No in-app purchases
Eclipse
- 1 dollar optional support$0.99
- 5 dollar optional Support$4.99
- 10 dollar optional Support$9.99





