Comparison

isitback vs TV Episode

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. Get exact next episode air dates and receive notifications for show returns without spoilers. Search over 80,000 shows, actors, and networks with ease.

Highlights
  • Renewal/cancellation status
  • Next episode air dates
  • Push notifications for returns
  • Search 80,000+ shows/actors
  • 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

TV Episode

Features
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TV Episode keeps your shows, watch history, lists, statistics, and upcoming episodes together in one fast tracker. KNOW WHAT TO WATCH NEXT See the exact episode waiting for you and mark it watched in seconds. Separate series, anime, and movies so your queue stays useful. BRING YOUR TV TIME HISTORY Import supported data from your official TV Time export, including shows, watched episodes, movies, watchlists, custom lists, reactions, and written comments. PLAN AHEAD Use the calendar and Coming Up view to see when new episodes arrive. Home Screen widgets keep your next episodes close. REMEMBER EVERY SHOW Build your library, organize custom lists, track progress by season, and see viewing statistics and badges. TALK ABOUT EPISODES Share reactions and ratings, join spoiler-aware episode discussions, and follow friends without losing control of your profile privacy. GET SPOILER-SAFE HELP TV Episode Pro adds unlimited AI assistant messages, personalized show recommendations and search, and story recaps limited to your watched progress. TV Episode uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

isitback3 screens
TV Episode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Episode at none against isitback's 1. 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. TV Episode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
isitback versus TV Episode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterisitbackTV Episode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntelligent Sands LLCMolham Hamwi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

isitback

One-time1
  • IsItBack: Notifications$4.99
None

TV Episode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is isitback free?
isitback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Episode free?
TV Episode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do isitback or TV Episode have ads?
Neither isitback nor TV Episode shows ads.

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