Comparison

RiffTrax Sync vs Shout! TV

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

Head to head

RiffTrax Sync

Your movies, OUR jokes!

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 3.4122 ratingsView app →

Shout! TV

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 4.7213 ratingsView app →

About

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.

Highlights

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

Features

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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!

About

Shout! TV

Stream a curated collection of cult classic TV shows, movies, comedy, and original specials. This digital entertainment destination offers a unique library for pop culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

Curated library of cult favorites
Timeless and contemporary content
Cult TV shows
Cult movies
Comedy specials
Original specials

Features

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Shout! TV is a premiere digital entertainment destination that brings you timeless and contemporary cult favorites for pop culture fans. With a uniquely curated library, the channel offers an unrivaled blend of cult TV shows, movies, comedy, original specials and more. Terms of Use - https://www.shout-tv.com/terms Privacy Policy - https://www.shout-tv.com/privacy-policy For auto-renewing subscriptions please see Apple's Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RiffTrax Sync4 screens

Shout! TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shout! TV at 4.7 against RiffTrax Sync's 3.4. Shout! TV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. RiffTrax Sync sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Shout! TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shout! TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 213 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of RiffTrax Sync's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shout! TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RiffTrax Sync ships an update every 4 months, Shout! TV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

RiffTrax Sync versus Shout! TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RiffTrax Sync	Shout! TV
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.4 (122 ratings)	4.7 (213 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	41.1% of reviews	43.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	122	213 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS	17.0	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	65 MB	100 MB
Age rating	12+	12+
Developer	RiffTrax, LLC	Shout Factory LLC

Customer experience

RiffTrax Sync

All ratings122 ratings

Positive59.0%

Neutral6.6%

Negative34.4%

Written reviews73 reviews

Positive41.1%

Neutral12.3%

Negative46.6%

Shout! TV

All ratings207 ratings

Positive92.8%

Neutral2.9%

Negative4.3%

Written reviews16 reviews

Positive43.8%

Neutral6.3%

Negative50.0%

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

Shout! TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

RiffTrax Sync

One-time18

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

2 purchases

Shout! TV

Subscriptions2

Shout! TV Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Shout! TV Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is RiffTrax Sync free?

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

Is Shout! TV free?

Shout! TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, RiffTrax Sync or Shout! TV?

Shout! TV is rated higher. RiffTrax Sync averages 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Shout! TV averages 4.7 from 213 ratings.

Do RiffTrax Sync or Shout! TV have ads?

Neither RiffTrax Sync nor Shout! TV shows ads.

Which is updated more often, RiffTrax Sync or Shout! TV?

RiffTrax Sync ships an update every 4 months, and Shout! TV every 2 months. Most recently, RiffTrax Sync was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shout! TV on November 1, 2026.