Comparison

Squareyes vs TV Show Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Squareyes

Discover movies and TV shows tailored to your tastes and streaming services. Track your viewing history, create watchlists, and explore new releases with personalized suggestions. Stop endless scrolling and find your next favorite program.

Highlights
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Streaming platform support
  • Track seen and keen content
  • Detailed movie/show info
  • Watchlist management
  • Genre and rating search
  • Random pick tool
Features
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Find movies and TV shows you’ll love with smart recommendations based on your preferred genres and streaming services. Track what you’ve seen, build watchlists, and explore new releases — all in one app. Features include: • Personalized movie recommendations and TV show suggestions • Support for popular streaming platforms (Apple TV+, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more) • Mark movies and shows as Seen or Keen to improve results • Discover detailed info on every film, series, actor and director • Create and manage watchlists for what’s next • Search by genre, release year, rating, or runtime • Try fun tools like Spin the Wheel for a random pick • Stay updated with trailers, new releases, and upcoming content • Explore curated lists for fresh viewing inspiration Stop wasting time scrolling through streaming apps. Get sharp, personalized recommendations for the streaming services you use and finally decide what to watch tonight.

About

TV Show Tracker

Easily track all your favorite TV shows and movies in one place. Discover what's next, get notified of premieres, and find where to watch content. Enjoy a beautiful, private experience designed for Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Track all shows and movies
  • Manage seasons and episodes
  • Timeline of upcoming releases
  • Watch trailers and cast info
  • Find where to watch content
  • Personalize your library
  • Smart search and discovery
Features
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Discover CouchTimes — the elegant way to track your shows and movies. Keep your watchlist organized, know what’s next, and enjoy a beautiful experience designed for iOS. TRACK ALL YOUR SHOWS AND MOVIES Manage every season, episode, and film in one simple place. Mark episodes as watched, follow your progress, and easily spot what’s left to see. STAY AHEAD OF PREMIERES Browse a timeline of all upcoming episodes and movie releases. Get optional notifications so you’ll never miss a season start or new film. WATCH TRAILERS AND CAST INFO Dive into rich detail pages with trailers, full cast and crew, and everything you need to know before you hit play. FIND WHERE TO WATCH See instantly where shows and movies are streaming, available to rent, or available to buy — all in one place. PERSONALIZE YOUR LIBRARY Pin ongoing shows, highlight favorites, neatly archive finished series, and rate and review movies or episodes privately for your own records. SMART SEARCH AND DISCOVERY Explore with curated search suggestions from popular networks and streaming services, or browse recommendations based on what you’re already watching. DESIGNED FOR APPLE DEVICES Native on iPhone and iPad, with iOS 26 updates, widgets for your home screen, and seamless iCloud sync so your watchlist is always in sync. PRIVACY BUILT IN No accounts, no ads, no tracking. CouchTimes keeps everything on your devices, securely synced with iCloud — nothing is shared or sold. CouchTimes is your free, ad-free, and privacy-first companion for tracking shows and movies. Beautiful, fast, and always up to date. Download CouchTimes today and enjoy the easiest way to plan your next watch.

Screenshots

Squareyes4 screens
TV Show Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Show Tracker at 4.8 against Squareyes's 1.0. TV Show Tracker also leads on ratings volume (125 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Show Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Show Tracker has 125 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Squareyes's written reviews are positive against 94% of TV Show Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squareyes ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Show Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squareyes versus TV Show Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareyesTV Show Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (125 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews93.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB44 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJeremy WillmottJan Fruechtl

Customer experience

Squareyes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

TV Show Tracker

All ratings123 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.5%

Bugs and requests

Squareyes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TV Show Tracker

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • App hangs and is not fluid
  • Marking watched episodes not always working
  • Some series not updating correctly
  • Issues with marking episodes as watched
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  • Not working in Russia
  • App crashes and requires restart
  • Data not always current
  • New episodes not appearing or appearing incorrectly

Requested features

33 requests
  • Review section after watching an episode
  • Grid view instead of list view
  • Comment section for episodes
  • Setting to hide or deprioritize 'special episodes'
  • Folders for organization (e.g., 'K-Dramas')
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  • More filter/sort options (e.g., 'last seen', 'first seen')
  • Automatically open rating window after marking as watched
  • Option to mark 'to rewatch'
  • More detailed rating (e.g., 10 stars or adjectives)
  • Filter by streaming app
  • Search by producer or actor
  • Android version availability
  • Ability to change poster art
  • Syncing or migrating from Simkl and Trakt
  • Notifications for new episode air dates
  • Custom lists
  • Ability to track favorite actors
  • System calendar sync for release dates
  • Rate by half steps (e.g., 4.5/5)
  • Deep links to movies and shows
  • Syncing with Trakt
  • Episode thumbnail preview
  • Where to watch badge
  • User opt-in/opt-out notifications and badges
  • Episode descriptions
  • Sort by days until new episodes appear
  • Statistics page (e.g., time watched)
  • Sort watchlist by streaming provider
  • Filter for abandoned series
  • Manual addition of movies/series not found in search
  • Sharing lists with household members
  • Export data (e.g., CSV backup)
  • Lockscreen widget

In-app purchases

None

Squareyes

No in-app purchases

None

TV Show Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squareyes free?
Squareyes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Show Tracker free?
TV Show Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squareyes or TV Show Tracker?
TV Show Tracker is rated higher. Squareyes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Show Tracker averages 4.8 from 125 ratings.
Do Squareyes or TV Show Tracker have ads?
Neither Squareyes nor TV Show Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Squareyes or TV Show Tracker?
Squareyes ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Show Tracker weekly. Most recently, Squareyes was updated on November 2, 2026 and TV Show Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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