# Limelight: Find What to Watch — Movie & TV Tracker, Watchlist > All-in-one app for movie/TV discovery, streaming, and tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Jordan Kennedy.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limelight-find-what-to-watch/id6740752709 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jordan Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867649179) - Category: Entertainment, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 21 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-02-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-20 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limelight-find-what-to-watch/id6740752709/reviews.md ## What is Limelight? Never wonder what to watch again. Limelight helps you discover you what to watch, where to stream it, and helps you keep track with ease. Fully native for iPhone and iPad, redesigned for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass. No ads, no clutter, just "What should I watch tonight?" answered in seconds. DISCOVERY & RECOMMENDATIONS ‣ Search and Discover: Find any movie or show or get personalized recommendations. ‣ Just for You: Personalized recommendations with genre/mood quick filters, tuned to skip anything already on your lists. ‣ Streaming Top 10s: Trending titles across major platforms, based on your selected region. ‣ QuickSort: Swipe to build your watchlist and seen list, with undo. ‣ Book Adaptations: Discover which books became movies or TV shows. WHERE TO WATCH ‣ Find Where to Stream: Compare availability across Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, Paramount+, and more. ‣ Region Support: Select your country to see streaming availability and Top 10 rankings tailored to where you live. AI-POWERED ‣ Instant Scene Recognition: SceneSnap uses AI to identify what you're watching and who's in it from a photo, screenshot, or video. Launch it straight from Control Center. DETAILS & RATINGS ‣ Multi-Source Ratings: Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, Metacritic, and TMDB in one place. ‣ Trailers & Promos: Trailers, teasers, behind-the-scenes content, and more. ‣ Cast & Crew Details: Explore cast and crew for any title, including episode counts for TV roles. ‣ Latest Episodes: See what's newest for any TV show you're following. ORGANIZATION & TRACKING ‣ Watchlist: Save titles you want to watch for easy access. ‣ Seen List: Track everything you've watched. ‣ Pinned Items: Keep must-watch titles at the top of your watchlist. ‣ Custom Lists: Create your own lists, with a grid view and bulk editing to manage titles quickly. ‣ Hide Titles: Not interested in something? Hide it and keep your feed relevant. ‣ Share: Send suggestions to family or share what you're watching with friends. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE ‣ Widgets: Your watchlist, what to watch next, and trending titles at a glance, in small, medium, and large sizes. ‣ Siri: Ask Siri to open your watchlist, see what's trending, start QuickSort, or jump into SceneSnap. ‣ Spotlight: Your library is indexed right into iPhone search, so you can find any title and open straight to it. ‣ Quick Actions: Long-press the app icon to search, view your watchlist, or start QuickSort. ‣ iPad: A dedicated iPad layout with keyboard shortcuts, arrow-key navigation, and multi-window support. A LIMELIGHT+ SUBSCRIPTION UNLOCKS THE FULL EXPERIENCE: ‣ SceneSnap AI scene recognition ‣ Streaming Top 10 charts ‣ Multi-source ratings comparison ‣ Unlimited custom lists ‣ Pinned watchlist items ‣ Hide any title PRIVACY FIRST Limelight doesn't track, sell, or share your personal information. Anonymous analytics are optional and can be turned off anytime in Settings. Limelight is supported entirely by subscriptions, not ads or data harvesting. BUILT BY AN INDIE DEVELOPER Limelight is built by an independent developer. No big company behind this app, just someone who wanted a better app for finding something to watch. Privacy: https://www.thelimelight.app/privacy Terms: https://www.thelimelight.app/terms ## Key features - Personalized recommendations - Streaming availability search - Watchlist and seen list tracking - AI scene recognition - Multi-source ratings - Customizable lists ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Limelight+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month | | Limelight+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year | | Limelight Plus | $14.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limelight-find-what-to-watch/id6740752709/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Hard to track *2026-04-05* It’s hard to track anything with this app. There is no continue watching feed to see what’s next on your list. You can’t even mark tv show episodes as seen individually so how can you tell where in the series you are? This seems like a new app that needs a lot of work and most of the cool features are behind a paywall. Stick to TVTime it’s free and does tracking the right way. ### 5/5 — I use it daily *2026-02-04* I love being able to track the movies and shows I watch, and discover new ones. It’s great to be able to see top shows and movies by streaming service and only show the services I have. Plus I enjoy being to see if a show or movie is based in a book. This is a great app. ### 5/5 — Netflix movie *2026-01-28* This is an awesome app. Makes it easy to decide what to watch. Great App!! **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback! ### 5/5 — So helpful *2026-01-28* This App is so incredibly helpful and has made watching movies / shows that much more enjoyable **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words! ### 5/5 — Thanks Limelight! *2026-01-27* Limelight has it all. I love that I can find everything out about a movie or show I’m curious about. I can see all the reviews and scores from different sites and where to watch them, which is super convenient. I also love that you can see if the movie or show was based off a book! Another cool feature is the movie/tv scan, which I’ve never seen. It allows you to take a picture of whatever you’re watching and it tells you what you’re watching! Very neat feature…like Shazam for visual media. Can’t recommend this app enough! **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words! ### 5/5 — My favorite app! *2026-01-27* I use this app all the time to find out what to watch. It’s been a game changer! **Developer response:** I appreciate the review. Thank you! ### 5/5 — IMDB… but better *2025-02-11* Only download this app if you are willing to say goodbye to spending long amounts of time trying to decide which movie to watch. I will not watch a movie without checking IMDb first… that is until this came out. Having the IMDb ratings listed on each title, is super helpful. This is 1000% better than anything else on the App Store. The features and AI capability of the scene snap is next level. Finally a way for me to who an actor is, without me having to spend 10 minutes, looking it up. I really love “book link” feature, and the algorithm for helping me select a movie to watch is the next level! **Developer response:** We appreciate your review. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Thanks Limelight! *2025-02-11* Limelight has it all. I love that I can find everything out about a movie or show I’m curious about. I can see all the reviews and scores from different sites and where to watch them, which is super convenient. I also love that you can see if the movie or show was based off a book! Another cool feature is the movie/tv scan, which I’ve never seen. It allows you to take a picture of whatever you’re watching and it tells you what you’re watching! Very neat feature…like Shazam for visual media. Can’t recommend this app enough! ## Frequently asked questions about Limelight ### What is Limelight? Limelight is an entertainment app designed to help you discover movies and TV shows, find where they are streaming, and keep track of everything you want to watch. It offers personalized recommendations and detailed information about titles. ### Does Limelight have ads? No, Limelight is supported entirely by subscriptions and does not contain advertisements. The developer emphasizes a clutter-free user experience. ### What streaming services does Limelight support? Limelight compares availability across major streaming platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, and Paramount+. ### How does Limelight's AI scene recognition work? SceneSnap, Limelight's AI feature, can identify what you're watching and who's in it from a photo, screenshot, or video. This feature is part of the Limelight+ subscription. ### What are the subscription options for Limelight+? Limelight offers monthly ($2.99/P1M) and yearly ($14.99/P1Y or $24.99/P1Y) subscription plans. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial. ### What features are unlocked with Limelight+? The Limelight+ subscription unlocks advanced features such as AI scene recognition, streaming Top 10 charts, multi-source ratings comparison, unlimited custom lists, and pinned watchlist items. ### Is Limelight available on all devices? Currently, Limelight is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. Information on broader platform availability may be updated by the developer. ### How often is Limelight updated? The latest version of Limelight is 1.7.4, and it was last updated on March 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update cycle, suggesting ongoing development and support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.1 — 2026-08-13 New Features ‣ Region Support: Select your country to see streaming availability and Top 10 rankings tailored to where you live ‣ New, fun alternative app icons ‣ Episode count shown on cast and crew rows Enhancements ‣ QuickSort adapts its layout to small window sizes on iPad ‣ Pointer and hover support on posters, tiles, and rows for iPad/trackpad ‣ Faster, more resilient image loading with capped concurrency and smarter retries ‣ Smoother scrolling on very long lists ‣ Layout fixes for narrow iPad split-view widths Bug Fixes ‣ Fixed invisible SceneSnap download icon in light mode ‣ Pinned titles now leave the watchlist when marked as seen ‣ Fixed a possible crash when deleting an empty list ‣ Fixed Home feed dropping a title when a movie and TV show shared an ID ‣ Person profiles load more reliably on bad network connections ‣ Fixed Media Detail getting stuck on its loading skeleton ‣ Fixed an unresponsive Close button on Person Profile's photo viewer ### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-14 Now available for iPad! A beautiful new layout and views designed just for the iPad. New Features ‣ Limelight is now available for iPad ‣ New, fun alternative app icons ‣ Episode count shown on cast and crew rows ‣ iPad menu items with keyboard shortcuts ‣ Arrow-key navigation for grids and QuickSort ‣ Privacy toggle to opt out of anonymous analytics Enhancements ‣ QuickSort adapts its layout to small window sizes on iPad ‣ Pointer and hover support on posters, tiles, and rows for iPad/trackpad ‣ Faster, more resilient image loading with capped concurrency and smarter retries ‣ Smoother scrolling on very long lists ‣ Layout fixes for narrow iPad split-view widths Bug Fixes ‣ Fixed invisible SceneSnap download icon in light mode ‣ Pinned titles now leave the watchlist when marked as seen ‣ The rare event a title would not load in the Top 10 is now fixed ‣ Fixed a possible crash when deleting an empty list ‣ Fixed Home feed dropping a title when a movie and TV show shared an ID ‣ Person profiles load more reliably on bad network connections ‣ Fixed Media Detail getting stuck on its loading skeleton ‣ Fixed an unresponsive Close button on Person Profile's photo viewer ### 2.0.3 — 2026-06-27 Limelight is now a fully native iOS app, redesigned around iOS 26 and Liquid Glass. It's faster, smoother, and it finally lives where you do; your home screen, Siri, Spotlight, and Control Center. New Features ‣ Widgets: see your watchlist, what to watch next, and trending titles at a glance, in small, medium, and large sizes. ‣ Launch SceneSnap from the Control Center ‣ Ask Siri to open your watchlist, see what's trending, start QuickSort, or jump into SceneSnap. ‣ Spotlight search: your library is indexed right into iPhone search; find any title and open straight to it. ‣ Home screen quick actions: long-press the app icon for quick actions to search, view watchlist, QuickSort and more. ‣ Deep links: open directly to a title, list, or person (and the magic behind SceneSnap's tap-through). ‣ Hide titles: tap 'hide' on anything you're not interested in. ‣ Latest episodes: you can now see the latest episodes for tv shows. ‣ Light mode: now you can view Limelight in light mode instead of exclusively dark. ‣ Bulk edit lists: you can now bulk edit items in your list instead of one at a time. Enhancements ‣ A brand-new design: native iOS 26 look with Liquid Glass controls, fluid zoom transitions from poster to detail, edge-to-edge rows, and much more. ‣ Just for you: now hides anything already on your watchlist, seen, or pinned lists, as well as anything you've Hidden, so you only see genuinely fresh picks. ‣ Where to stream: cleaner branded provider logos, no duplicates, and smarter Rent/Buy grouping. ‣ Search: richer results with genres, year, ratings, and people. ‣ SceneSnap: improved AI recognition of movies and tv shows. ‣ QuickSort: you can now undo a swipe. ‣ Lists: new grid view layout and quickly filter by movie or tv show ‣ Trailers: entirely new player with a clean thumbnail and glass controls. ‣ Added additional book adaptation titles Bug Fixes ‣ Smoother, faster loading throughout: skeleton placeholders and an on-device image cache mean less waiting and fewer blank screens. ‣ No more jumpy layouts: sections hold their place from the first frame instead of shifting as content loads. ‣ More reliable library sync: counts stay accurate and your changes save dependably, even on a spotty connection. ‣ Steadier data: streaming charts, ratings, and where-to-watch load more consistently. ‣ General stability and performance gains that simply come with rebuilding the app natively. ### 2.0.2 — 2026-06-26 Limelight is now a fully native iOS app, redesigned around iOS 26 and Liquid Glass. It's faster, smoother, and it finally lives where you do; your home screen, Siri, Spotlight, and Control Center. New Features ‣ Widgets: see your watchlist, what to watch next, and trending titles at a glance, in small, medium, and large sizes. ‣ Launch SceneSnap from the Control Center ‣ Ask Siri to open your watchlist, see what's trending, start QuickSort, or jump into SceneSnap. ‣ Spotlight search: your library is indexed right into iPhone search; find any title and open straight to it. ‣ Home screen quick actions: long-press the app icon for quick actions to search, view watchlist, QuickSort and more. ‣ Deep links: open directly to a title, list, or person (and the magic behind SceneSnap's tap-through). ‣ Hide titles: tap 'hide' on anything you're not interested in. ‣ Latest episodes: you can now see the latest episodes for tv shows. ‣ Light mode: now you can view Limelight in light mode instead of exclusively dark. ‣ Bulk edit lists: you can now bulk edit items in your list instead of one at a time. Enhancements ‣ A brand-new design: native iOS 26 look with Liquid Glass controls, fluid zoom transitions from poster to detail, edge-to-edge rows, and much more. ‣ Just for you: now hides anything already on your watchlist, seen, or pinned lists, as well as anything you've Hidden, so you only see genuinely fresh picks. ‣ Where to stream: cleaner branded provider logos, no duplicates, and smarter Rent/Buy grouping. ‣ Search: richer results with genres, year, ratings, and people. ‣ SceneSnap: improved AI recognition of movies and tv shows. ‣ QuickSort: you can now undo a swipe. ‣ Lists: new grid view layout and quickly filter by movie or tv show ‣ Trailers: entirely new player with a clean thumbnail and glass controls. ‣ Added additional book adaptation titles Bug Fixes ‣ Smoother, faster loading throughout: skeleton placeholders and an on-device image cache mean less waiting and fewer blank screens. ‣ No more jumpy layouts: sections hold their place from the first frame instead of shifting as content loads. ‣ More reliable library sync: counts stay accurate and your changes save dependably, even on a spotty connection. ‣ Steadier data: streaming charts, ratings, and where-to-watch load more consistently. ‣ General stability and performance gains that simply come with rebuilding the app natively. ### 2.0.1 — 2026-06-26 Limelight is now a fully native iOS app, redesigned around iOS 26 and Liquid Glass. It's faster, smoother, and it finally lives where you do; your home screen, Siri, Spotlight, and Control Center. New Features ‣ Widgets: see your watchlist, what to watch next, and trending titles at a glance, in small, medium, and large sizes. ‣ Launch SceneSnap from the Control Center ‣ Ask Siri to open your watchlist, see what's trending, start QuickSort, or jump into SceneSnap. ‣ Spotlight search: your library is indexed right into iPhone search; find any title and open straight to it. ‣ Home screen quick actions: long-press the app icon for quick actions to search, view watchlist, QuickSort and more. ‣ Deep links: open directly to a title, list, or person (and the magic behind SceneSnap's tap-through). ‣ Hide titles: tap 'hide' on anything you're not interested in. ‣ Latest episodes: you can now see the latest episodes for tv shows. ‣ Light mode: now you can view Limelight in light mode instead of exclusively dark. ‣ Bulk edit lists: you can now bulk edit items in your list instead of one at a time. Enhancements ‣ A brand-new design: native iOS 26 look with Liquid Glass controls, fluid zoom transitions from poster to detail, edge-to-edge rows, and much more. ‣ Just for you: now hides anything already on your watchlist, seen, or pinned lists, as well as anything you've Hidden, so you only see genuinely fresh picks. ‣ Where to stream: cleaner branded provider logos, no duplicates, and smarter Rent/Buy grouping. ‣ Search: richer results with genres, year, ratings, and people. ‣ SceneSnap: improved AI recognition of movies and tv shows. ‣ QuickSort: you can now undo a swipe. ‣ Lists: new grid view layout and quickly filter by movie or tv show ‣ Trailers: entirely new player with a clean thumbnail and glass controls. ‣ Added additional book adaptation titles Bug Fixes ‣ Smoother, faster loading throughout: skeleton placeholders and an on-device image cache mean less waiting and fewer blank screens. ‣ No more jumpy layouts: sections hold their place from the first frame instead of shifting as content loads. ‣ More reliable library sync: counts stay accurate and your changes save dependably, even on a spotty connection. ‣ Steadier data: streaming charts, ratings, and where-to-watch load more consistently. ‣ General stability and performance gains that simply come with rebuilding the app natively. ## Apps similar to Limelight | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [What To Watch Now: Movie & TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-to-watch-now-movie-and-tv/id6452391292) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Entertainment | | [ClipBay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clipbay/id6670702874) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [IMDOVA: Movie, Film, TV Series](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imdova-movie-film-tv-series/id6741938488) | 5.0 (6) | Free | Entertainment | | [Movie Memoirs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movie-memoirs/id6479181053) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [Movie & TV Show Rating Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movie-and-tv-show-rating-scanner/id6738091754) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Entertainment | | [Showzy - Movies & Tv Shows](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showzy-movies-and-tv-shows/id6479754164) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | ## Related topics [limelight](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/limelight) · [the limelite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-limelite) · [movie diary book tracker cogno](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/movie-diary-book-tracker-cogno) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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