Comparison

TV Shuffle vs myVCR

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

myVCR

Features
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Never lose track of what you want to watch. myVCR is one watchlist for movies and TV shows across every streaming service. Add a title once, and myVCR shows you where it's streaming — then tells you when it lands on a service you have, or is about to leave. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Keep one list for everything — movies and series from any service, together. • See where each title streams right now. • Get notified when something on your list arrives on a service you subscribe to, or is leaving soon. • Filter by genre or service, and sort the way you think. • Share a list with a partner or friend using a single code — perfect for "what should we watch tonight?" • Add titles by voice with Siri: "Add Dune to my watchlist." • Glance at your list from your wrist with the Apple Watch app. Tell myVCR which services you pay for, and it highlights what you can watch right now. myVCR is free. A one-time tip unlocks alternate app icons as a thank-you, and myVCR+ adds power features like advanced filters and custom sorting. No ads. Your watchlist is yours. myVCR+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription: $9.99/year for advanced filters, custom sorting, and future power features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myvcr.online/privacy

Screenshots

TV Shuffle4 screens
myVCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Shuffle at none against myVCR's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. myVCR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. TV Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Shuffle versus myVCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ShufflemyVCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron WardzalaNicholas Green

In-app purchases

None

TV Shuffle

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

myVCR

Subscriptions1
  • myVCR+$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Support myVCR$3.99

Questions

Is TV Shuffle free?
TV Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myVCR free?
myVCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Shuffle or myVCR have ads?
Neither TV Shuffle nor myVCR shows ads.

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