RiffTrax Sync vs baBing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RiffTrax Sync
This app synchronizes humorous audio commentaries with movies from various sources. It uses your device's microphone to detect the film and automatically aligns the jokes for a comedic viewing experience. Enjoy blockbusters and B-movies with a fresh, funny twist.
- Automatic audio commentary synchronization
- Movie recognition via device microphone
- Supports various playback sources (streaming, DVD, Blu-ray)
- Downloadable commentary tracks
- Syncs with blockbusters and B-movies
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From the guys who brought you Mystery Science Theater 3000, RiffTrax makes movies FUNNY! Our hilarious commentaries turn some of the biggest blockbusters (and cheesiest B-movies) into comedy hits. “The RiffTrax app syncs everything up perfectly.” - CNET “Rifftrax app takes the guesswork out of syncing jokes to film. It’s easier than ever to sync MST3K-like commentary. The app uses your device’s microphone to listen for a movie and automatically syncs Rifftrax playback to the film. It’s simple and easy...” - Engadget “The app can recognize movies from Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Video, DVDs, Blu-rays, your TV, computer, and other streams.” - High-Def Digest Using the app, you can download these "riffs" on blockbuster films like Twilight, Jurassic Park, Star Wars and more! The app listens to the movie, using your device's microphone, and automatically synchronizes the commentary to play along with perfect timing. Presto! That movie is now a comedy smash. Check here for our list of compatible RiffTrax titles! www.rifftrax.com/appenabled Get into RiffTrax and start watching movies in a whole new way!
baBing
Discover local businesses and events in Broome County with this digital platform. Find services, shop specials, and community happenings all in one place.
- Search businesses and events by category/keyword
- Full business descriptions and contact info
- Event details including ticket purchasing
- Local school and college directories
- GPS location for businesses and events
- Save and share features
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baBing is a free phone app locally grown and based in the Greater Binghamton area. Using a fully digital platform, we aim to highlight, promote and educate the community on any business or event located in Broome County and its surrounding areas. baBing...its what your searching for. Whether you're searching for a plumber, hair salon, lawyer or daycare, using baBing's "Businesses" section your search ends here! With baBing, local small businesses, along with all that they have to offer, finally have a home to establish themselves and be seen by everyone! So regardless of whether you're searching for a big business or your favorite mom and pop shop, you'll find it all on baBing. Here in Broome County, the social scene has so much to offer us, but up until now there has been no one place to find it all. With a complete categorical selection of events, baBing has provided you with a simple solution. By creating an easy to use digital "Events" section, baBing has made available to you a vast directory of any and all events happening throughout our community. baBing...never miss a thing. Features: *Search specific businesses and events through categories or keywords *Full business descriptions and contact info *Social media access *Menu's, specials & discounts *Ticket purchasing, seating charts & parking info *View available career opportunities *GPS location for all businesses and events *Save & Share features *Comedy events, live concerts, sporting schedules *Fundraisers *Local school & college directories, sporting schedules, class info, educational support & event listings *Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce section with a directory of members *GBCC digital member to member discounts *Oakdale Mall directory & store specials *AND MORE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: baBing at 100% against RiffTrax Sync's 41%. baBing also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). RiffTrax Sync's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 14). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. RiffTrax Sync sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. baBing asks for nothing beyond the download.
baBing holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RiffTrax Sync has 122 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of RiffTrax Sync's written reviews are positive against 100% of baBing's.
RiffTrax Sync ships an update every 4 months, baBing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RiffTrax Sync | baBing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (122 ratings) | 4.4 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RiffTrax, LLC | Jason Duda |
Customer experience
RiffTrax Sync
baBing
Bugs and requests
RiffTrax Sync
Reported bugs
17 issues- Login failed every time
- Sound or sync issues with titles
- Mechanism to match film with riff outdated
- Corrupted riff file
- Cannot log in
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- Does not auto sync
- App stops when phone goes to sleep
- Does not play through Bluetooth speaker
- App crashes after iOS update
- Sync not reliable
- Cannot play paid content without syncing
- Sync doesn't work
- App not working on SE
- Purchased riffs show as not purchased
- Sync misses introduction
- Audio stops during movie
- App doesn't work with VoiceOver
Requested features
12 requests- RiffTrax Friends integration
- Manual sync option
- Bluetooth speaker support
- Apple TV support
- Downloadable content
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- Improved sync accuracy
- Auto-sync after pause
- Support for Friends membership
- Dark mode
- Accessibility improvements for blind users
- Ability to stream content
- RiffTrax Friends app
baBing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RiffTrax Sync
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Riff$4.99
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Riff$4.99
- Jurassic Park Riff$4.99
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- Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Riff$4.99
- The Room (RiffTrax Live Edition) Riff$4.99
- Jaws Riff$4.99
- Twilight Riff$4.99
- Twilight: Eclipse Riff$4.99
- Twilight: New Moon Riff$4.99
- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Riff$4.99
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Riff$4.99
- Road House (10th Anniversary Edition) Riff$4.99
- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Riff$4.99
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 parody Riff$4.99
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Riff$4.99
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Riff$4.99
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Riff$4.99
- Independence Day Riff$4.99
baBing
No in-app purchases









