ShowNotifier vs Butterlist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShowNotifier
Easily track your favorite TV series and never miss an episode. Save shows, view upcoming schedules, and receive timely notifications for new releases. Enjoy a clean interface and customizable alerts to plan your viewing.
- Save favorite TV series
- View upcoming episode schedules
- Get new episode notifications
- Customizable notification preferences
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Regularly updated TV schedules
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ShowNotifier Keep track of your shows, your way — simple show tracking for the streaming age. What it does: Save your favorite TV series View upcoming episode schedules Get notifications when new episodes drop How it works: Add shows you're watching or want to watch Choose your notification preferences Get alerts on release day or during release week Why use ShowNotifier: Clean, intuitive interface Customizable notifications Regularly updated TV schedules For anyone who: Juggles multiple streaming services Wants to stay current with their shows Likes to plan their viewing schedule
Butterlist
Organize your movies and TV shows in one place. See where titles are streaming to easily find what to watch. Features a clean design, iCloud sync, and privacy-focused operation.
- Track movies and shows
- See streaming availability
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Minimalist design
- Privacy-first, no ads or tracking
- Import/export data with CSV support
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Track your entertainment—without the clutter. Butterlist helps you collect movies and shows in one intuitive app built natively for Apple platforms. It organizes your watchlist by where each title is streaming, so you can quickly see what’s available to you and jump right in. Whether you're planning a movie night or catching up on your favorite shows, Butterlist makes it effortless to stay organized. KEY FEATURES • Minimal design — a clean, focused UI built just for Apple devices. • iCloud sync — keep your watchlist updated across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. • Streaming info — see where each movie or show is available to watch. • Privacy-first — no signups, no ads, no third-party tracking. • Rich details — browse over 1 million titles with artwork and info. • Favorites — mark your top picks for easy access. • Custom notes — jot down why you added something, who recommended it, or what episode you’re on. • CSV support — import and export your full list, anytime. • Built for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — enjoy a consistent, buttery feel across all your Apple devices. Butterlist is designed to respect your privacy. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Just a fast, delightful experience that works the way you expect. KNOW WHERE TO WATCH Quickly see which streaming platforms each title is available on, so you can jump right in. MINIMAL BY DESIGN Butterlist is clean, focused, and easy to use. No distractions—just a buttery-smooth experience that feels right at home on every Apple device. MAKE IT YOURS Light and dark modes. Add custom notes. Mark your favorites. Import and export your data anytime with full CSV support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Butterlist at daily against ShowNotifier's weekly. Butterlist also leads on device support (4 vs 2). ShowNotifier's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShowNotifier against 5.0 for Butterlist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ShowNotifier ships an update weekly, Butterlist daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShowNotifier | Butterlist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Antonino Lopez | Zachary Spitulski |
Customer experience
ShowNotifier
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In-app purchases
ShowNotifier
No in-app purchases
Butterlist
No in-app purchases









