Comparison

isitback vs Reel DB

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

Head to head
About

isitback

Instantly discover if your favorite TV shows have been renewed or canceled, and find out exactly when the next episode airs. Get notified when a show returns, and easily search for shows, actors, and networks.

Highlights
  • Renewal/cancellation status
  • Next episode air dates
  • Push notifications for returns
  • Extensive show/actor search
  • Cast and network information
  • Where to watch links
Features
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Is it back? Get a straight answer. isitback tells you instantly whether a TV show was renewed, cancelled, or is coming back, and exactly when the next episode airs. No spoilers, no digging through articles. Just the answer. THE ANSWER, UP FRONT Open any show and the first thing you see is a clear verdict: returning, ended, in development, or between seasons - with the next air date or premiere when there is one. NEVER MISS A RETURN Tap Notify and we'll send a push the moment a show comes back. Follow the shows you care about and keep them a tap away. SEARCH EVERYTHING Instantly search 80,000+ shows, actors, and networks. Find what an actor is in next, or browse everything on a given network or in a genre. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE SHOW - Renewal / cancellation status and return dates - Upcoming and recent episodes with air dates - Seasons, episode counts, runtime, and rating - Cast, with a tap through to each actor's other shows - Where to watch, with a quick link to the streamer NEVER MISS A RETURN Unlock notifications with a single one-time purchase — no subscription, ever — and get a push when your shows come back. Choose what you're alerted about: new episodes, new seasons, and renewal announcements. One unlock covers every show you follow, on all your devices. Stop Googling "is [show] renewed." Just open isitback.

About

Reel DB

Discover movies and TV shows with this app, an alternative to IMDB. It provides detailed information including cast, crew, and where to watch content globally. Users can tag items, add them to watchlists, and view user reviews and trailers.

Highlights
  • Cast and crew information
  • Where to watch content globally
  • Tagging and watchlist functionality
  • Alternative titles
  • User reviews
  • Video content and trailers
Features
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Reel DB is an alternative to IMDB. The app is powered by TMDB and provides information, such as: - Cast and crew - Where to watch the film or show, in all available countries - Allows you to tag items and add them to your watchlist - Shows you alternative titles - Has user reviews and video content, such as trailers where available

Screenshots

isitback3 screens
Reel DB4 screens

Verdict

The call

isitback and Reel DB are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. isitback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reel DB sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

isitback ships an update fortnightly, Reel DB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
isitback versus Reel DB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterisitbackReel DB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Sands LLCXen

Customer experience

isitback

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Reel DB

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

isitback

One-time1
  • IsItBack: Notifications$4.99
5 purchases

Reel DB

One-time5
  • First Take$0.99
  • Scene Stealer$1.99
  • Unfiltered Content$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Top Billing$4.99
  • Legend Status$9.99

Questions

Is isitback free?
isitback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reel DB free?
Reel DB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do isitback or Reel DB have ads?
Neither isitback nor Reel DB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, isitback or Reel DB?
isitback ships an update fortnightly, and Reel DB every 2 weeks. Most recently, isitback was updated on October 29, 2026 and Reel DB on October 30, 2026.

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