# RiffTrax Sync vs Midnight Pulp

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RiffTrax Sync | Midnight Pulp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax-sync/id794765479/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RiffTrax, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339329624) | [Cinedigm](https://appshunter.io/developer/964790507) |

## What reviewers say

### RiffTrax Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax-sync/id794765479)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic Park Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Room (RiffTrax Live Edition) Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jaws Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Twilight Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Twilight: Eclipse Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Twilight: New Moon Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Road House (10th Anniversary Edition) Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 parody Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Riff | $4.99 | one-time |
| Independence Day Riff | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious content
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Auto-sync works well
- 💡 Innovative syncing technology
- 💰 Good value for content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Login failures
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 No Bluetooth support
- 🐛 No Apple TV support

**Reported bugs**

- Login failed every time
- Sound or sync issues with titles
- Mechanism to match film with riff outdated
- Corrupted riff file
- Cannot log in

**Requested features**

- RiffTrax Friends integration
- Manual sync option
- Bluetooth speaker support
- Apple TV support
- Downloadable content


### Midnight Pulp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-pulp/id1258727736)

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.

**Highlights:** Cult movie streaming, Strange show collection, Global content, Unique entertainment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midnight Pulp Premium 30 | $5.99 | per month |
| Midnight Pulp Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Midnight Pulp Premium 365 | $59.99 | per year |
| Midnight Pulp Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Great selection of movies
- 🎬 Love the collection
- 🍿 Awesome content
- 🕹️ Diverse library of films and Anime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy/incomplete app
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔇 No subtitles
- ⏭️ No fast forward/rewind buttons
- 📺 Chromecast issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes/freezes
- Movies won't load
- Orientation issues
- Subscription issues
- Playback issues

**Requested features**

- Add subtitles
- Improve Chromecast support
- Add fast forward/rewind buttons
- Organize content better
- Improve search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RiffTrax Sync free?

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

### Is Midnight Pulp free?

Midnight Pulp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RiffTrax Sync or Midnight Pulp?

Midnight Pulp is rated higher. RiffTrax Sync averages 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Midnight Pulp averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do RiffTrax Sync or Midnight Pulp have ads?

Midnight Pulp shows ads; RiffTrax Sync does not.

### Which is updated more often, RiffTrax Sync or Midnight Pulp?

RiffTrax Sync ships an update every 5 months, and Midnight Pulp every 3 months. Most recently, RiffTrax Sync was updated on October 8, 2026 and Midnight Pulp on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*