Comparison

isitback vs Serialous

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

Serialous

Features
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Keep track of every TV show you're watching — all in one place. Serialous shows you what's airing today, what's coming this week, and how far you've watched through each season. Add shows from anywhere: select a show name in any app, tap Share, choose Serialous, and it's saved to your list instantly. My Shows See all your shows at a glance with progress bars, next episode info, and airing status. Sort by name, status, or what's coming out next. Schedule Today's episodes up top, the rest of the week below — so you never miss a new release. Where to Watch See which streaming services carry each show in your country, with live availability updates. Never miss an episode Get a notification the day a new episode drops, plus a weekly digest of everything coming up — so you always know what to watch next. No account needed. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

isitback3 screens
Serialous3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serialous at none against isitback's 1. isitback's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. isitback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Serialous asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

isitback ships an update fortnightly, Serialous every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
isitback versus Serialous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterisitbackSerialous
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Sands LLCIgor Tsallagov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

isitback

One-time1
  • IsItBack: Notifications$4.99
None

Serialous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is isitback free?
isitback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Serialous free?
Serialous is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do isitback or Serialous have ads?
Neither isitback nor Serialous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, isitback or Serialous?
isitback ships an update fortnightly, and Serialous every 4 months. Most recently, isitback was updated on November 1, 2026 and Serialous on October 31, 2026.

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