Watchlistr vs Switch TV ON
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Watchlistr
Discover, track, and manage your favorite movies and TV shows. Get detailed information, find where to stream, and receive release reminders. Organize your watchlist with custom folders and sorting options.
- Discover new and classic movies/shows
- Search by title, actor, or genre
- Detailed media information
- Find streaming/rental options
- Set release reminders
- Manage and organize watchlists
- Share favorite finds
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Discover and track your favorite movies and shows with Watchlistr! • Browse: View all the latest blockbusters to classic films & binge-worthy series. Within both media tabs you'll find dedicated sections showcasing popular titles from curated lists & a streaming service section. Additionally, the TV Show tab has a section highlighting shows airing today and those scheduled for tomorrow! Sorting options on media sections, providing you with more control over how you view your content. • Search: Easily find what you're looking for with a powerful search functionality, with a search history for quick and easy access. Track down your favorite actors or tap the genre button to unveil a list, offering a preview of 20 captivating media entries. Collections are shown when available upon searching for movies. • Detailed Info: Get comprehensive details about each media with a single tap. When viewing shows, scroll to the season section to view a quick count of its episodes, tap on it to view the season's episode list. Easily find out where to stream or rent your favorite media, simply tap on the app icon within the media details to seamlessly navigate to the respective app, if installed. If not, it will redirect you to the TMDB site for details. Collections are also shown for movies, providing a complete viewing experience. You can also tap on a cast member to discover other related media featuring the same actor or actress. View different masterpieces of movies and shows in the ‘Suggested’ section when viewing titles, offering suggestions based on your interests. • Share Button: A convenient way to share your favorite finds! Share directly from the media’s detail view. Simply tap the share button, send it to someone, and it’ll navigate them directly to the media’s detail page. • Notifications: Set up reminders to stay in the loop when a new movie or episode is released or if you want to rewatch your favorites. They come with a unique notification sound to make your alerts stand out! • Manage Watchlist: Mark each piece of media as "watched" right down to individual episodes. When marking each media as "watched" it adds a badge near the media. You may also hold down on a show or movie for convenient access to set custom reminders, view if there is a next episode available for a show or schedule alerts for upcoming releases for a movie directly from your watchlist. Long-press on any movie or show in your watchlist to mark it as ‘Watching’. This will pin the media to the top of your list until you long-press again to mark it as 'Done Watching’. Additionally, with shows in your watchlist, if a new episode is airing, the 'New Episode' badge will show. There are options to sort your watchlist alphabetically, by its watched status, or by its added date are available. Create folders to group your favorites, sort by genre, and keep things tidy your way. • Profile: Personalize your profile with a profile picture and change the color of the two different texts. Your profile will also tell you how many movies/episodes you’ve marked as watched, see how many notifications you have scheduled, view the new episodes count, and customize the appearance to choose between light or dark mode to suit your viewing preferences and you can choose where the app opens—whether it’s Movies, Profile, or TV Shows. • Sign Up with Apple or Google: Sign up with Apple or Google for an alternative secure and convenient sign-in experience or seamlessly link your preferred provider to your Firebase account for a unified login experience. Try out Watchlistr using the temp user option, allowing you to explore some of the app's features without the need to sign-up!
Switch TV ON
Discover movies and TV shows with detailed information, cast lists, trailers, and background facts. Organize your favorites, stay updated on new releases, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Offers a personalized, ad-free experience without registration.
- Detailed movie and TV show information
- Cast, trailers, and background facts
- Favorites and watchlists management
- New release reminders and notifications
- Themed movie quizzes
- Personalized themes and data export
- Siri, Shortcuts, and Widgets integration
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Discover the world of movies and TV shows – faster, easier, better! Switch TV ON brings everything about movies, shows and actors together in one clean and intuitive app on the iPhone or the iPad. Explore cast lists, trailers, images and fascinating background info – including links to Wikipedia, IMDb and social media. Actor profiles, personal details, and all seasons and episodes of your favorite shows are always right at your fingertips in favorites and watchlists. Your benefits at a glance: Find exactly what you’re looking for! • Filter movies and shows by genre, country/language, rating or year. • Use the smart search to find titles, actors or keywords. Keep track of your favorites! • Create and manage favorites and watchlists – with pinning, notes and hashtags for better organization. • Sort alphabetically, by release date or by upcoming episode. • Archive movies and episodes with just one tap. Stay up to date! • Reminders, notifications and Home Screen widgets keep you informed about new highlights. • Perfect for movie lovers who never want to miss anything! Test your knowledge in the movie quiz! • Compete in exciting themed quizzes, earn badges and climb the ranks! Use Siri, Shortcuts & Widgets! • Start searches even faster through Spotlight or widgets – one tap is all it takes! A personalized experience! • Choose light or dark mode, adjust colors, haptics and layouts, and export your data as CSV (also backup/restore as a file). Privacy first – 100% ad-free & no registration! • No subscription, no login, no ads. • No data sharing – your movie and series universe belongs only to you. Switch TV ON does not provide streaming or streaming provider catalogs, but offers convenient links to JustWatch and other services. Metadata and images are sourced from TMDb and WikiData. Start your personal movie and TV experience – completely free.
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Verdict
Watchlistr and Switch TV ON both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Watchlistr's written reviews are positive against 89% of Switch TV ON's. Watchlistr also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Watchlistr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Switch TV ON sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Watchlistr against 5.0 for Switch TV ON. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Watchlistr's written reviews are positive against 89% of Switch TV ON's.
Watchlistr ships an update every 5 weeks, Switch TV ON monthly. Both last shipped on June 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Watchlistr | Switch TV ON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ruben Manzano | Karl Henes |
Customer experience
Watchlistr
Switch TV ON
In-app purchases
Watchlistr
- Blockbuster Buddy$0.99
- Hollywood Hero$2.99
- Golden Ticket Holder$4.99
Switch TV ON
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99








