Comparison

TV Shuffle vs NextEp

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

Head to head
About

TV Shuffle

This app helps you decide what to watch by randomly selecting an episode from your favorite TV shows. It provides episode details, streaming availability, and allows you to customize your selection by season or show.

Highlights
  • Search and add favorite TV shows
  • Random episode selection
  • Episode details and snapshots
  • Streaming and purchase information
  • Customizable shuffle by season
  • Grid and list layouts
  • Manage personal library
Features
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Can't decide which episode to watch? TV Shuffle makes it easy! Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or just want to dive into a new show, TV Shuffle lets you explore your favorite series and pick an episode at random for a fun and spontaneous viewing experience. Features: Search for Any Show - Once you have found your favorite show, add it to your library for quick access later. Random Episode Picker - Simply tap any of your shows, and TV Shuffle will choose a random episode for you! For every random episode you will see: - Episode snapshot (if available) - Season and episode number - Episode title - Episode description - Where to stream and/or buy (powered by JustWatch) Additionally you can customize your shuffle by choosing all seasons of a show or just the specific season you want to shuffle. Multiple layouts - With grid and list layouts along with sorting, you can find the layout that works for you! Manage your library - You can remove shows from your library at any time. Surprise Me! - When you have 3 or more shows in your library you can now use the "Surprise Me!" button to pick a show and episode for you.

About

NextEp

Easily follow your favorite TV series, mark watched episodes, and get timely notifications for new air dates. Sync your progress across devices and view your viewing habits with this intuitive tracker.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive TV show database
  • Mark episodes as watched
  • Upcoming air dates and countdowns
  • New episode notifications
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Viewing habit statistics
  • Dark theme
Features
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Track your favorite TV shows and never miss what's next. NextEp makes it simple to follow the shows you love. Add shows, track which episodes you've watched, and see at a glance when new episodes are airing. Features: - Search and add shows from a comprehensive TV database - Easily mark episodes as watched - See upcoming air dates and countdowns on your home screen - Swipe for quick actions - mark watched or remove shows - Get notified when new episodes are about to air - Sync your shows and progress across devices with iCloud - See stats on your watching habits - Dark theme designed for comfortable viewing

Screenshots

TV Shuffle4 screens
NextEp4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Shuffle and NextEp are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 TV Shuffle against 5.0 for NextEp. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Shuffle ships an update every 2 weeks, NextEp every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TV Shuffle versus NextEp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ShuffleNextEp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCameron WardzalaJeffrey Cousens

Customer experience

TV Shuffle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NextEp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TV Shuffle

No in-app purchases

None

NextEp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Shuffle free?
TV Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextEp free?
NextEp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Shuffle or NextEp?
TV Shuffle and NextEp are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do TV Shuffle or NextEp have ads?
Neither TV Shuffle nor NextEp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Shuffle or NextEp?
TV Shuffle ships an update every 2 weeks, and NextEp every 4 weeks. Most recently, TV Shuffle was updated on October 30, 2026 and NextEp on October 31, 2026.

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