# Ambient vs iTV Shows

The clearest difference is price: iTV Shows at Free against Ambient's $0.99. iTV Shows also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 16 months). Ambient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iTV Shows is free to download; Ambient costs $0.99 up front. iTV Shows sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. Ambient asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTV Shows holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTV Shows has 192 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ambient's written reviews are positive against 46% of iTV Shows's.

Ambient ships an update every 16 months, iTV Shows every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambient | iTV Shows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615/reviews) | **[4.6 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **192** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arsosa Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209042440) | [Antoine Gamond](https://appshunter.io/developer/741292430) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615)

Create a tranquil atmosphere with a collection of high-quality ambient sounds. Perfect for relaxation, sleep, focus, or meditation, this app offers a variety of natural soundscapes that can be played continuously or with a timer.

**Highlights:** High-quality ambient soundscapes, Loop playback option, Random sound selection, Adjustable timer, Easy-to-use interface, Focus and meditation aid

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iTV Shows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427)

Easily track your favorite TV series and discover new ones with this powerful app. Mark watched episodes, see what's next, and get notified about new releases. Enjoy a seamless, private experience with iCloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Track favorite TV series, Discover new shows, Mark watched episodes, See next episode details, New episode notifications, iCloud synchronization, Trakt.tv integration

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTV Shows+ 2 months | $0.99 | per 2 months |
| iTV Shows+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| iTV Shows+ Quaterly sub. | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| iTV Shows+ Yearly Special | $6.99 | per year |
| iTV Shows+ Yearly Sub. | $9.99 | per year |
| iTV Shows+ Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best TV tracking app
- 👍 Great interface and design
- 👍 Helpful for keeping up with shows
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable sync and data loss
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Forced to pay for updates
- 🐛 Slow development and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- Episodes randomly marked as unwatched
- Shows disappearing from the app
- Search function not working
- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates
- iCloud/Trakt sync not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add movie tracking
- Customizable categories and sorting
- Ability to add personal notes
- Improved notification system
- Restore removed features from previous versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ambient free?

Ambient costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iTV Shows free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ambient or iTV Shows?

iTV Shows is rated higher. Ambient averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iTV Shows averages 4.6 from 192 ratings.

### Do Ambient or iTV Shows have ads?

Neither Ambient nor iTV Shows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ambient or iTV Shows?

Ambient ships an update every 16 months, and iTV Shows every 10 days. Most recently, Ambient was updated on October 13, 2026 and iTV Shows on October 17, 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.*