# Watch vs Watchlistr

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.

Both are free to download. Watchlistr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch | Watchlistr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-lists/id1604193314/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchlistr/id6459355223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Sagodi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604193316) | [Ruben Manzano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691625084) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-lists/id1604193314)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Watchlistr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchlistr/id6459355223)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockbuster Buddy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Hero | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket Holder | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*