# Rippple vs Show Tracker for Trakt

The clearest difference is ads: Rippple at none against Show Tracker for Trakt's shown. Rippple also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 38%) and ratings volume (88 vs 12). Show Tracker for Trakt's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rippple sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Show Tracker for Trakt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Rippple against 4.1 for Show Tracker for Trakt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rippple has 88 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Rippple's written reviews are positive against 38% of Show Tracker for Trakt's.

Rippple ships an update every 5 weeks, Show Tracker for Trakt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rippple | Show Tracker for Trakt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rippple-legacy-version/id1309894528/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-tracker-for-trakt/id1614185297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Cador](https://appshunter.io/developer/327532638) | [Synnax Studio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373061180) |

## What reviewers say

### Rippple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rippple-legacy-version/id1309894528)

Discover trending movies and TV shows, track your viewing history, and share your thoughts with a vibrant community. Find where to stream content and manage your watchlists with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Discover trending and popular content, Track watched movies and episodes, Share comments and ratings, Find where to stream content, Manage watch history and lists, Customizable app appearance, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Experience | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Experience | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Experience | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful UI/design
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Feature-rich and customizable
- ✅ Excellent Trakt integration
- 💡 Better than official Trakt app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Free version is nearly useless
- ⚠️ Misleading free trial information
- 📉 Trakt limits affect app usage
- 😩 Constant Trakt logouts

**Reported bugs**

- Trakt auto log out persists
- App not loading anything
- 404 error when logging in
- Sync issues with Trakt.tv
- Likes and comments routinely fail

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync instead of Trakt
- Lifetime subscription option
- Sort watchlist by recently added
- Add multiple countries/services to 'Where to Watch'
- Search directly within watchlist


### Show Tracker for Trakt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-tracker-for-trakt/id1614185297)

Easily manage your TV shows and movies with this app, powered by Trakt.tv and TMDB. Discover trending content, track your watched history, and view detailed information about movies and shows. You can also check box office hits and browse upcoming releases.

**Highlights:** Discover trending and anticipated movies/TV shows, Calendar of incoming releases, Multiple themes and UI styles, Multi-account support, Detailed movie/TV show information, Watched history and watchlist management, Sync data with Trakt account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rippple free?

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

### Is Show Tracker for Trakt free?

Show Tracker for Trakt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rippple or Show Tracker for Trakt?

Rippple is rated higher. Rippple averages 4.2 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Show Tracker for Trakt averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Rippple or Show Tracker for Trakt have ads?

Show Tracker for Trakt shows ads; Rippple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rippple or Show Tracker for Trakt?

Rippple ships an update every 5 weeks, and Show Tracker for Trakt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rippple was updated on November 4, 2026 and Show Tracker for Trakt on November 3, 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.*