Comparison

Episoder vs Showdown

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

Head to head
About

Episoder

Easily track your favorite TV series, see upcoming episode schedules, and read summaries. Mark watched episodes, discover new shows, and get personalized recommendations. Never miss an episode again with this comprehensive TV show companion.

Highlights
  • Track favorite TV series
  • View episode schedules
  • Read episode summaries
  • Mark watched episodes
  • Discover new shows
  • Watch trailers
  • Add calendar notifications
Features
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With Episoder you can keep track of all of your favourite TV series. See when the next episode is scheduled and read episode summaries. You can mark episodes that you have already seen, and read about the upcoming ones. Get an overview of your progress for each show, and instantly see what to watch next! The shows appear in the main list. You can view show information, see all the seasons of a show, and read about episodes. Watch trailers and add notifications into your calendar. Discover new shows in the Top 100 and with show suggestions. This list is our collection of the most popular shows. Read summaries and watch trailers to see what shows you could start watching. It is a must have for all the TV-Show Fanatics! (It is created by one...). Never miss an episode again, this app could become your new best friend!

About

Showdown

Easily track your movie and TV show progress, manage watchlists, and discover where to stream titles. Get detailed information on cast, summaries, and more without needing an account or encountering ads.

Highlights
  • Track watch progress
  • Create custom lists
  • View title information
  • Discover streaming availability
  • See cast details
  • Powerful search functionality
Features
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Showdown is an app for managing all your movies and TV shows. TRACK YOUR WATCH PROGRESS Add movies and TV shows to your library. Check off episodes, entire shows or movies you watched. You will always remember where you left off. MAKE YOUR OWN LISTS Add movies and TV shows to your watchlist so you always know what you wanted to watch next. Or create your own custom lists. INFORMATION AT A GLANCE Read a summary and check other useful information about a title like rating, runtime, publishing date, you name it. KNOW WHERE IT'S PLAYING For most movies and TV shows, you can see at a glance where to watch them and whether they're included for free in your favorite streaming service. Powered by JustWatch.com. SEE WHO'S STARRING Check out every cast member and see which characters they are playing. POWERFUL SEARCH The combined search helps you find what you're looking for in seconds. Search for any title and add it to your watchlist right there. EASY AND PRIVATE You don't need an account. There are no ads. You are not being tracked and your data will neither be collected nor sold.

Screenshots

Episoder4 screens
Showdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Showdown at 4.3 against Episoder's 3.4. Showdown also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Episoder's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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. Episoder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Showdown sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Showdown holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Episoder's written reviews are positive against 88% of Showdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Episoder ships an update every 3 days, Showdown every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Episoder versus Showdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpisoderShowdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (19 ratings)4.3 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB38 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperhappyCodersRaphael Koehler

Customer experience

Episoder

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.5%

Showdown

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Bugs and requests

Episoder

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Unwatched episodes not marking correctly
  • Incorrect episode dates and information
  • Shows disappearing from the app
  • Calendar not syncing properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync across devices
  • Customizable show categories
  • Notification for new episodes
  • Episode summaries and images
  • Dark mode option

Showdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Episoder

One-time2
  • Unlock Calendar View$0.99
  • Episoder Premium$2.99
6 purchases

Showdown

One-time6
  • Small Tip2 variants$0.99
  • Medium Tip2 variants$2.99
  • Showdown Pro$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Large Tip2 variants$9.99
  • Enormous Tip$19.99
  • Enormous Tip$24.99

Questions

Is Episoder free?
Episoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Showdown free?
Showdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Episoder or Showdown?
Showdown is rated higher. Episoder averages 3.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Showdown averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.
Do Episoder or Showdown have ads?
Episoder shows ads; Showdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Episoder or Showdown?
Episoder ships an update every 3 days, and Showdown every 6 weeks. Most recently, Episoder was updated on October 23, 2026 and Showdown on October 25, 2026.

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