# RiffTrax Sync vs Troma NOW!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Troma NOW! at 97% against RiffTrax Sync's 41%. Troma NOW! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). RiffTrax Sync's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RiffTrax Sync sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Troma NOW! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Troma NOW! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 141 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of RiffTrax Sync's written reviews are positive against 97% of Troma NOW!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RiffTrax Sync | Troma NOW! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rifftrax-sync/id794765479/reviews) | **[5.0 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troma-now/id1568473401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 65 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RiffTrax, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339329624) | [Troma Entertainment Inc.,](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568473403) |

## 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


### Troma NOW!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troma-now/id1568473401)

Access Troma Entertainment's extensive 47-year film library, featuring classic and cult movies. Enjoy curated content with subtitles and special features. Subscribe for full access to this unique collection of independent cinema.

**Highlights:** Extensive Troma film library, Curated content, Subtitles available, Special features, Classic and cult movies, Independent cinema

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Troma NOW! Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Great selection of Troma films
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🎬 Supports independent cinema
- 🔍 Vast and ever-growing library
- 🔝 Top-notch video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🔍 Could use better categorization/organization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone
- Unable to watch in full screen

**Requested features**

- French version of the app
- More detailed descriptions for different movie versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RiffTrax Sync free?

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

### Is Troma NOW! free?

Troma NOW! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RiffTrax Sync or Troma NOW!?

Troma NOW! is rated higher. RiffTrax Sync averages 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Troma NOW! averages 5.0 from 141 ratings.

### Do RiffTrax Sync or Troma NOW! have ads?

Neither RiffTrax Sync nor Troma NOW! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RiffTrax Sync or Troma NOW!?

RiffTrax Sync ships an update every 4 months, and Troma NOW! every 4 months. Most recently, RiffTrax Sync was updated on October 23, 2026 and Troma NOW! on October 24, 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.*