RiffTrax Sync vs Midnight Pulp
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!
Midnight Pulp
Discover a curated collection of cult movies and strange shows from around the globe. This streaming service is dedicated to delivering unique and offbeat entertainment for fans of the unusual.
- Cult movie streaming
- Strange show collection
- Global content
- Unique entertainment
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The perfect streaming channel for all things strange! Midnight Pulp offers the best cult movies and shows from all over the world Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.midnightpulp.com/terms-of-use Our full Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.midnightpulp.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Midnight Pulp at 4.7 against RiffTrax Sync's 3.4. Midnight Pulp also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 122) and review sentiment (49% vs 40%). RiffTrax Sync's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Midnight Pulp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Midnight Pulp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Midnight Pulp has 1.8K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of RiffTrax Sync's written reviews are positive against 49% of Midnight Pulp's.
RiffTrax Sync ships an update every 5 months, Midnight Pulp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RiffTrax Sync | Midnight Pulp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (122 ratings) | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | 48.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 122 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RiffTrax, LLC | Cinedigm |
Customer experience
RiffTrax Sync
Midnight Pulp
User reviews
RiffTrax Sync
From 122 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😂 Hilarious content
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Auto-sync works well
- 💡 Innovative syncing technology
- 💰 Good value for content
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Login failures
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 No Bluetooth support
- 🐛 No Apple TV support
Midnight Pulp
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎥 Great selection of movies
- 🎬 Love the collection
- 🍿 Awesome content
- 🕹️ Diverse library of films and Anime
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy/incomplete app
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔇 No subtitles
- ⏭️ No fast forward/rewind buttons
- 📺 Chromecast issues
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
Midnight Pulp
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes/freezes
- Movies won't load
- Orientation issues
- Subscription issues
- Playback issues
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- Ads play even for premium users
Requested features
7 requests- Add subtitles
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add fast forward/rewind buttons
- Organize content better
- Improve search functionality
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- Add more collections/genres
- Release an updated version for Apple TV
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
Midnight Pulp
- Midnight Pulp Premium 307 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Midnight Pulp Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Midnight Pulp Premium 3657 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- Midnight Pulp Yearly Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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