Comparison

Watchlistr vs COUCHZILLA

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

COUCHZILLA

Features
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Couchzilla — Track it. Watch it. Love it. Never lose your place in a show again. Couchzilla is your fun, easy-to-use TV show tracker built to help you organize the shows you love, track your progress, see what episodes are coming next, and keep your watchlist under control. Whether you are following one favorite series or juggling multiple shows across different streaming platforms, Couchzilla helps you know what you’re watching, what’s next, and what you don’t want to miss. Key Features Track Your Favorite Shows Search and automatically add your favorite shows to your personal watchlist and keep everything organized in one simple place. See What’s Coming Up View upcoming episodes so you always know when the next episode is available. Episode Calendar Plan your TV week with a clean calendar view showing episodes that are available now, coming this week, or arriving later. Watch Progress Tracking Keep track of watched episodes, season progress, and where you left off. Groups & Watch Circles Create or join groups so friends, family, or watch parties can stay caught up together. Free Free for Lifetime. Why Couchzilla? Couchzilla is built for people who love TV but hate losing track of it. No more guessing what episode you’re on. No more forgetting when a show comes back. No more messy notes, screenshots, or random lists. Just open Couchzilla and know what to watch next. Track it. Watch it. Love it.

Screenshots

Watchlistr4 screens
COUCHZILLA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COUCHZILLA at none against Watchlistr's 3. COUCHZILLA also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Watchlistr's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Watchlistr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. COUCHZILLA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Watchlistr versus COUCHZILLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchlistrCOUCHZILLA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuben ManzanoLynn Shourds

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Watchlistr

One-time3
  • Blockbuster Buddy$0.99
  • Hollywood Hero$2.99
  • Golden Ticket Holder$4.99
None

COUCHZILLA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watchlistr free?
Watchlistr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is COUCHZILLA free?
COUCHZILLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watchlistr or COUCHZILLA have ads?
COUCHZILLA shows ads; Watchlistr does not.

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