RiffTrax Sync vs Blimp Watch
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!
Blimp Watch
Track airship movements in real-time with live map views and smart push notifications. Get detailed flight data, monitor multiple aircraft, and receive alerts for takeoffs, landings, and proximity. Designed for aviation enthusiasts, it offers a clutter-free, ad-free experience.
- Live map tracking with flight trails
- Smart push notifications for aircraft events
- Real-time flight data (altitude, speed, heading)
- Multi-aircraft support
- Adaptive polling for battery saving
- Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
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Never miss a flyover again. Blimp Watch is the essential tracking companion for airship enthusiasts. Whether you're an aviation photographer hunting the perfect shot, a curious local wondering "Is that thing headed my way?" or simply someone who smiles every time you spot the blimp overhead — Blimp Watch keeps you connected to the aircraft you care about. What Blimp Watch does: • Live Map Tracking — Watch aircraft move in real time on an interactive map with detailed flight trails. See the current flight path or replay the last 24 hours of movement. • Smart Push Alerts — Get notified the moment a watched aircraft takes off, lands, enters your area, or leaves your range. No more guessing or refreshing — the app does the watching for you. • Real-Time Flight Data — Altitude, ground speed, heading, and distance from your location, updated automatically. When something is airborne, Blimp Watch polls every 30 seconds so you always have the latest position. • Multi-Aircraft Support — Track more than one aircraft at a time. Blimp Watch monitors every watched tail number and lets you see which ones are airborne, grounded, in your alert radius, or out of range. • Adaptive Polling — The app intelligently speeds up updates when aircraft are airborne and slows down when they're grounded, saving battery while keeping you informed. • Beautiful on Every Screen — Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV with adaptive layouts that look great on a phone in your pocket or a 4K television on your wall. • Privacy-First Location — Your location is only used to calculate distance and trigger nearby alerts. You remain in full control of location permissions. • Keep-Awake Mode — Optionally keep your screen on during an active flight so you never lose sight of the action. Blimp Watch is built by people who love aviation, for people who love aviation. No ads. No clutter. Just clean, reliable tracking of the aircraft that capture our imaginations. Download Blimp Watch today and look up with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Blimp Watch at 5.0 against RiffTrax Sync's 3.5. Blimp Watch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). RiffTrax Sync's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blimp Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blimp Watch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RiffTrax Sync has 123 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RiffTrax Sync ships an update every 4 months, Blimp Watch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RiffTrax Sync | Blimp Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (123 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RiffTrax, LLC | Joe Takai |
Customer experience
RiffTrax Sync
Blimp Watch
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
Blimp Watch
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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- 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
Blimp Watch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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