Comparison

Series Manager vs Episodic

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

Head to head
About

Series Manager

Features
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Simple app for tracking series. - Series are displayed in chronological order (last viewed series is up) - The collected data can be stored in the private cloud.

About

Episodic

Easily track your favorite TV shows, mark episodes as watched, and get notified about new releases. Discover new series, view detailed show information, and personalize your viewing experience with custom widgets and interface styles.

Highlights
  • Track episode progress
  • Receive episode notifications
  • Discover new shows
  • Customizable widgets
  • Personalize interface
  • View show details
  • Track viewing stats
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Keep every TV show and movie you follow in one organized library. Episodic helps you track episodes, seasons, and movies without losing your place. Save what you want to watch, record completed episodes and movies, and see what is coming next. TRACK YOUR LIBRARY • Save TV shows and movies in one place. • Mark episodes and movies as watched. • Record rewatches and review your watch history. • Use favorites, archives, watchlists, and custom collections. PLAN WHAT TO WATCH • See upcoming episodes and movie releases. • Choose which titles can send notifications. • Check release dates, cast, crew, seasons, and streaming availability. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW Explore trending titles, genres, streaming services, movie collections, actors, directors, studios, and recommendations selected for your library. REVIEW YOUR HIGHLIGHTS See monthly watch time, top titles, viewing streaks, favorite genres, and other milestones. ADD USEFUL WIDGETS View upcoming episodes, unwatched episodes, movie releases, and your movie watchlist from the Home Screen or Lock Screen. Some features require an Episodic+ subscription or lifetime purchase. Title information and streaming availability can vary by title and region.

Screenshots

Series Manager3 screens
Episodic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Series Manager at none against Episodic's 3. Series Manager also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Episodic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Episodic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Series Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Series Manager ships an update every 2 months, Episodic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Series Manager versus Episodic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeries ManagerEpisodic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas HerzogArturo Diaz

In-app purchases

None

Series Manager

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Episodic

Subscriptions3
  • Episdodic+ Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Series Manager free?
Series Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Episodic free?
Episodic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Series Manager or Episodic have ads?
Neither Series Manager nor Episodic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Series Manager or Episodic?
Series Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Episodic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Series Manager was updated on November 6, 2026 and Episodic on November 3, 2026.

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