# TV Forecast vs SeraphIRC

The clearest difference is price: TV Forecast at Free against SeraphIRC's $3.99. TV Forecast also leads on ratings volume (658 vs 3). SeraphIRC's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TV Forecast is free to download; SeraphIRC costs $3.99 up front. TV Forecast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. SeraphIRC asks for nothing beyond the download.

SeraphIRC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Forecast has 658 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Forecast ships an update every 3 weeks, SeraphIRC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Forecast | SeraphIRC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-forecast-show-tracker/id1454200438/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seraphirc/id6787119413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **658** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 62 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Matt Comi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290859727) | [Seraph Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787119415) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-forecast-show-tracker/id1454200438)

Easily track your favorite TV shows and movies. Get notifications for new releases and upcoming episodes, mark your viewing progress, and discover new content. Explore detailed information, trailers, and cast details for all your media.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming releases and episodes, Mark viewing progress, Sync progress with friends and family, Discover trending and related content, View detailed show/movie information, Watch trailers and behind-the-scenes footage, Sync with iCloud and Trakt

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Forecast Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| TV Forecast Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| TV Forecast Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### SeraphIRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seraphirc/id6787119413)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

A modern IRC client for iOS that syncs seamlessly with a Soju bouncer. Enjoy push notifications, shared history, and customizable themes across devices. Offers robust IRCv3 support and privacy-focused features.

**Highlights:** Soju bouncer integration, Push notifications, Cross-device history sync, 21 built-in color themes, Multiple presentation modes, IRCv3 support, FiSH encryption

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Forecast free?

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

### Is SeraphIRC free?

SeraphIRC costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TV Forecast or SeraphIRC?

SeraphIRC is rated higher. TV Forecast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while SeraphIRC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TV Forecast or SeraphIRC have ads?

Neither TV Forecast nor SeraphIRC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Forecast or SeraphIRC?

TV Forecast ships an update every 3 weeks, and SeraphIRC fortnightly. Most recently, TV Forecast was updated on October 15, 2026 and SeraphIRC on October 1, 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.*