# Episodic vs ShowTracker

The clearest difference is rating: ShowTracker at 5.0 against Episodic's 3.8. ShowTracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Episodic's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Episodic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ShowTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShowTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Episodic has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Episodic | ShowTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/episodic-tv-show-tracker/id1639164564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtracker-vonner/id6503368552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arturo Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639164566) | [Aaron Olson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749132452) |

## What reviewers say

### Episodic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/episodic-tv-show-tracker/id1639164564)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episdodic+ Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### ShowTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtracker-vonner/id6503368552)

Easily track your TV show progress. Log seasons watched and record viewing frequency to maintain a personal history of your entertainment consumption. More features are planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Track TV show seasons, Log viewing history, Record season watch frequency, Simple interface, Future feature development

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Episodic free?

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

### Is ShowTracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Episodic or ShowTracker?

ShowTracker is rated higher. Episodic averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ShowTracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Episodic or ShowTracker have ads?

Neither Episodic nor ShowTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Episodic or ShowTracker?

Episodic ships an update monthly, and ShowTracker monthly. Most recently, Episodic was updated on July 28, 2026 and ShowTracker on September 16, 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.*