Comparison

ShowNotifier vs Butterlist

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Save favorite TV series
  • View upcoming episode schedules
  • Get new episode notifications
  • Customizable notification preferences
  • Clean, intuitive interface
  • Regularly updated TV schedules
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

ShowNotifier3 screens
Butterlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShowNotifier ships an update weekly, Butterlist daily. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ShowNotifier versus Butterlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShowNotifierButterlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAntonino LopezZachary Spitulski

Customer experience

ShowNotifier

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Butterlist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ShowNotifier

No in-app purchases

None

Butterlist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShowNotifier free?
ShowNotifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Butterlist free?
Butterlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShowNotifier or Butterlist?
ShowNotifier and Butterlist are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do ShowNotifier or Butterlist have ads?
Neither ShowNotifier nor Butterlist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShowNotifier or Butterlist?
ShowNotifier ships an update weekly, and Butterlist daily. Most recently, ShowNotifier was updated on June 1, 2026 and Butterlist on September 30, 2026.

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