# Show Tracker! Free vs Mac Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Mac Tools at 5.0 against Show Tracker! Free's 3.0. Mac Tools also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Show Tracker! Free's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Show Tracker! Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mac Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mac Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Show Tracker! Free has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Show Tracker! Free's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mac Tools's.

Show Tracker! Free ships an update every 5 weeks, Mac Tools every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show Tracker! Free | Mac Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-tracker-free/id489764192/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-tools-smartear-lite/id673425943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blazing Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/472142091) | [JS Products, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/673417159) |

## What reviewers say

### Show Tracker! Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-tracker-free/id489764192)

Easily track your favorite TV shows, both current and past. Never miss an episode with personalized reminders and a comprehensive schedule for 17 countries. Mark episodes as watched with a simple tap.

**Highlights:** Track favorite TV shows, List new episodes, Mark episodes as watched, Set reminders for upcoming shows, Schedules for 17 countries, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShowTrackerFree Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient design
- 👍 Great for tracking shows
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good database
- 👍 Nice layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 No longer supported
- 🐛 Stops working on new iOS versions
- 🐛 Unusable
- 🐛 Crashes on opening

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening
- App crashes when clicking on shows
- App crashes when checking episodes as watched
- App crashes on iOS 9, iOS 11, iOS 13
- App crashes when opening a show

**Requested features**

- Include episode synopses
- Option to back up shows and watched data
- Option for a clean, simple text list of shows
- Include a way to back up shows and watched data
- Add iCloud sync or backup option


### Mac Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-tools-smartear-lite/id673425943)

This app transforms your iOS device into a sound and vibration detection tool. It helps pinpoint defective parts in vehicles and machinery by analyzing rattles, squeaks, and grinding sounds. Requires additional hardware for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Sound and vibration detection, Pinpoints defective parts, User-friendly interface, Analog and digital display options, Adjustable sound settings, Informative user guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show Tracker! Free free?

Show Tracker! Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mac Tools free?

Mac Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Show Tracker! Free or Mac Tools?

Mac Tools is rated higher. Show Tracker! Free averages 3.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Mac Tools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Show Tracker! Free or Mac Tools have ads?

Neither Show Tracker! Free nor Mac Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show Tracker! Free or Mac Tools?

Show Tracker! Free ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mac Tools every 28 months. Most recently, Show Tracker! Free was updated on August 26, 2026 and Mac Tools on September 11, 2026.

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