Comparison

Watch vs Watchlistr

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

Head to head
About

Watch

Easily create and share lists of your favorite movies and TV shows with friends. Discover where to watch titles across different platforms and collaborate on shared watchlists. No account is required to start sharing recommendations.

Highlights
  • Create movie and series watchlists
  • Discover watch provider for titles
  • Detailed title information (trailer, cast)
  • Collaborate on watchlists with friends
  • Share lists via links or QR codes
  • No registration required
Features
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With Watchlists you can share lists of your favorite movies and series. Maybe you want to recommend some new series to your friends, but the titles are all on different platforms? Just create a new Watchlist and send it to your friends. - Movies and series from all watch providers available - See available watch provider for every title - Detailed view for every title with trailer, cast and more - Send invites to collaborate on a Watchlist - Easy sharing by links or QR code No registration or account needed.

About

Watchlistr

Discover, track, and manage your favorite movies and TV shows. Get detailed information, find where to stream, and receive release reminders. Organize your watchlist with custom folders and sorting options.

Highlights
  • Discover new and classic movies/shows
  • Search by title, actor, or genre
  • Detailed media information
  • Find streaming/rental options
  • Set release reminders
  • Manage and organize watchlists
  • Share favorite finds
Features
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Discover and track your favorite movies and shows with Watchlistr! • Browse: View all the latest blockbusters to classic films & binge-worthy series. Within both media tabs you'll find dedicated sections showcasing popular titles from curated lists & a streaming service section. Additionally, the TV Show tab has a section highlighting shows airing today and those scheduled for tomorrow! Sorting options on media sections, providing you with more control over how you view your content. • Search: Easily find what you're looking for with a powerful search functionality, with a search history for quick and easy access. Track down your favorite actors or tap the genre button to unveil a list, offering a preview of 20 captivating media entries. Collections are shown when available upon searching for movies. • Detailed Info: Get comprehensive details about each media with a single tap. When viewing shows, scroll to the season section to view a quick count of its episodes, tap on it to view the season's episode list. Easily find out where to stream or rent your favorite media, simply tap on the app icon within the media details to seamlessly navigate to the respective app, if installed. If not, it will redirect you to the TMDB site for details. Collections are also shown for movies, providing a complete viewing experience. You can also tap on a cast member to discover other related media featuring the same actor or actress. View different masterpieces of movies and shows in the ‘Suggested’ section when viewing titles, offering suggestions based on your interests. • Share Button: A convenient way to share your favorite finds! Share directly from the media’s detail view. Simply tap the share button, send it to someone, and it’ll navigate them directly to the media’s detail page. • Notifications: Set up reminders to stay in the loop when a new movie or episode is released or if you want to rewatch your favorites. They come with a unique notification sound to make your alerts stand out! • Manage Watchlist: Mark each piece of media as "watched" right down to individual episodes. When marking each media as "watched" it adds a badge near the media. You may also hold down on a show or movie for convenient access to set custom reminders, view if there is a next episode available for a show or schedule alerts for upcoming releases for a movie directly from your watchlist. Long-press on any movie or show in your watchlist to mark it as ‘Watching’. This will pin the media to the top of your list until you long-press again to mark it as 'Done Watching’. Additionally, with shows in your watchlist, if a new episode is airing, the 'New Episode' badge will show. There are options to sort your watchlist alphabetically, by its watched status, or by its added date are available. Create folders to group your favorites, sort by genre, and keep things tidy your way. • Profile: Personalize your profile with a profile picture and change the color of the two different texts. Your profile will also tell you how many movies/episodes you’ve marked as watched, see how many notifications you have scheduled, view the new episodes count, and customize the appearance to choose between light or dark mode to suit your viewing preferences and you can choose where the app opens—whether it’s Movies, Profile, or TV Shows. • Sign Up with Apple or Google: Sign up with Apple or Google for an alternative secure and convenient sign-in experience or seamlessly link your preferred provider to your Firebase account for a unified login experience. Try out Watchlistr using the temp user option, allowing you to explore some of the app's features without the need to sign-up!

Screenshots

Watch4 screens
Watchlistr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watch at none against Watchlistr's 3. Watch also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). Watchlistr's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Watchlistr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Watch against 5.0 for Watchlistr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch ships an update every 3 months, Watchlistr every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Watch versus Watchlistr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchWatchlistr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB233 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFabian SagodiRuben Manzano

Customer experience

Watch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Watchlistr

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Watch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Watchlistr

One-time3
  • Blockbuster Buddy$0.99
  • Hollywood Hero$2.99
  • Golden Ticket Holder$4.99

Questions

Is Watch free?
Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watchlistr free?
Watchlistr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Watch or Watchlistr?
Watch and Watchlistr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Watch or Watchlistr have ads?
Neither Watch nor Watchlistr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watch or Watchlistr?
Watch ships an update every 3 months, and Watchlistr every 5 weeks. Most recently, Watch was updated on November 3, 2026 and Watchlistr on November 3, 2026.

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