# Serializd vs Hypelist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serializd at none against Hypelist's 15. Serializd also leads on chart position (#158 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Hypelist's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hypelist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Serializd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hypelist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 431 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Serializd's written reviews are positive against 72% of Hypelist's.

Serializd ships an update every 3 weeks, Hypelist weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Serializd | Hypelist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120/reviews) | **[4.7 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 431 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Humad Syed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581244122) | [Hypelist, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636503068) |

## What reviewers say

### Serializd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Log, rate, and review all your favorite TV shows and seasons. Share your thoughts, recommend programs to friends, and discover new series to watch based on your preferences. All core features are available at no cost.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows and seasons, Rate and review programs, Recommend shows to friends, Get personalized recommendations, Log viewing history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hypelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066)

Curate, share, and discover recommendations across various interests like movies, books, and music. Track your consumption habits with a taste diary and import new ideas by scanning notes or links. Explore community-generated lists and reviews to find your next favorite.

**Highlights:** Create lists for movies, books, TV shows, games, places, music, products, and more, Track TV shows episode by episode, Log movies, books, music, games, and places daily, Scan notes and links to create lists instantly, Discover recommendations through community lists and reviews, Create ranked and Top 10 lists, Customize profile with backgrounds and styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium  Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 7-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 30-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 14-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, intuitive design and interface
- 📋 Easy to create and organize lists with customization
- 👥 Social features for sharing recommendations with friends
- 🗺️ Map integration for location-based recommendations
- 📸 Photo and media attachment capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall for basic features (private lists, 50-item limit)
- 🐢 Laggy and slow performance with large lists
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches when adding/editing items
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory contact/location permissions
- ❌ Limited free tier functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Age verification continue button unresponsive
- App freezes during initial setup
- Cannot add items to lists - finicky save functionality
- Items not saving properly, requiring multiple attempts
- Save/delete buttons not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Video upload capability
- Genre/category filters for easier searching
- Messaging or commenting between users
- iPad app optimization and support
- Export to editable PDF format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Serializd free?

Serializd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hypelist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Serializd or Hypelist?

Hypelist is rated higher. Serializd averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Hypelist averages 4.7 from 431 ratings.

### Do Serializd or Hypelist have ads?

Both Serializd and Hypelist show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Serializd or Hypelist?

Serializd ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hypelist weekly. Most recently, Serializd was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hypelist on September 21, 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.*