# ShowBuddies — Make Streaming Social! > Social streaming hub for watchlists, ratings, reactions, and recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Channel Dynamix, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbuddies/id6751546046 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Channel Dynamix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835699372) - Category: Social Networking, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 91 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-10-10 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbuddies/id6751546046/reviews.md ## What is ShowBuddies? Your social hub for streaming. ShowBuddies keeps your watchlist for all your streaming, then makes it social. See your buddies’ ratings, share ratings and reactions, and let ShowBuddies recommend your next favorite show - or follow your Buddies Trending Shows. Terms of Use: https://showbuddy.net/terms ## Key features - Social watchlist tracking - Share ratings and reactions - Personalized show recommendations - Follow trending shows - Discover content from friends ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | ShowBuddies | $2.99 | per month | | ShowBuddies Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbuddies/id6751546046/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Ugly design *2025-12-04* Not good, please stop showing me instagram ads Update: light mode isn’t going to help this janky app **Developer response:** We are sorry you don’t like the design. Have you tried Light Mode? Maybe that will suit your eye better. Thanks for engaging in the review process. ### 1/5 — Ugly design *2025-10-23* Not good, please stop showing me instagram ads **Developer response:** We are sorry you don’t like the design. Have you tried Light Mode? Maybe that will suit your eye better. Thanks for engaging in the review process. ### 5/5 — This App is the best!!! *2025-10-22* Wow! This app really changed everything for me. I’m always struggling to pick a show and have wasted countless hours doing so. This app solves all my problems. ### 5/5 — All of my friend’s recommended shows in one place!! The best *2025-10-13* I needed this in my life. I always wondered why this didn’t exist yet. My husband and I always sig on the couch and ask what should we watch? Now we just see what our friends are watching on showbuddies and get the best recommendations so we don’t sit and scroll for hours looking for our next show!! **Developer response:** Exactly the purpose of ShowBuddies! Thanks for the 5 star review! ## Frequently asked questions about ShowBuddies ### What is ShowBuddies? ShowBuddies is a social networking app designed to make streaming more interactive. It allows users to manage their watchlists, share ratings and reactions with friends, and receive personalized show recommendations. ### How does ShowBuddies handle privacy? While specific privacy controls are not detailed, the app is categorized under Social Networking, suggesting users share content and ratings with their network. Users should review the Terms of Use for detailed information. ### Does ShowBuddies have ads? Yes, ShowBuddies contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data. ### What devices is ShowBuddies available on? ShowBuddies is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the 'supportedDevices' field. ### What are the subscription options for ShowBuddies? ShowBuddies offers two subscription plans: a monthly plan at $2.99 per month and an annual plan at $24.99 per year. ### How often is ShowBuddies updated? The latest version of ShowBuddies is 3.12, and it was last updated on January 27, 2026. This suggests a relatively frequent update schedule. ### What is the age rating for ShowBuddies? ShowBuddies has an age rating of 12+, meaning it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. ### What do users think of ShowBuddies? ShowBuddies has a rating of 4.2 stars from 5 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment based on the limited review data available. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1 — 2026-09-06 Minor UI updates. Search Updates. ### 4.0 — 2026-06-21 Season level tracking, rating and recommendations. ### 3.12 — 2026-01-27 Minor UI changes ### 3.1 — 2026-01-19 UI interface changes and voice search improvements. ### 3.0 — 2025-12-25 AI Buddy - voice activated searches, add shows to watchlists, find shows by your favorite artists, and more .... Social Badges - work your way to the top of the social structure in Showbuddies. Earn fun badges as you add buddies. Show Theme Badges - as you watch, become a Super Sleuth, or Action Addict by earning badges for the types of shows you watch. 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Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*