Comparison

TV Shuffle vs CloseCut Journal

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

CloseCut Journal

Keep a private record of movies and series you've watched, noting why they mattered. Discover new picks with thoughtful suggestions and share memories selectively with trusted friends.

Highlights
  • Private movie and series journal
  • Quick Add for past watches
  • Timeline and searchable Library
  • My List for future watches
  • Explainable recommendations
  • Private sharing with Circles
  • Taste pattern insights
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CloseCut is a private home for your movie and series memories. Remember what you watched, preserve why it mattered, understand how your taste changes, and make your next choice with less browsing and more confidence. MORE THAN RATINGS A title can be connected to a mood, a moment, a place, the people around you, and what stayed with you afterward. CloseCut gives those details a place without turning every memory into a public review. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY Add past watches quickly with Quick Add or create a richer memory when you want more detail. Browse your history through Timeline and Library, search past entries, and return to the moments that mattered. MAKE THE NEXT CHOICE EASIER QuickPick offers one thoughtful suggestion with an understandable reason. Battle helps you choose between titles, while My List keeps future possibilities separate from what you have already watched. SHARE SELECTIVELY CloseCut is private by default. You decide which memories to share and with which Circle. Create watch plans, discuss a title, and coordinate with people you trust without maintaining a public profile or follower count. EXPLORE YOUR TASTE Personal insights and wrap-style summaries help you notice patterns in your history without reducing your taste to a fixed label or score. BUILT FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT LIFE • Private movie and series journal • Quick Add for past watches • Timeline and searchable Library • My List for titles you want to watch • Explainable QuickPick recommendations • Local Battle decision modes • Private Circles, reactions, comments, and watch plans • Awards Picks and culture insights • Light and Dark appearance • English, Spanish, and Portuguese support • Local-first access to your personal history CloseCut is not a streaming service and does not provide access to movies or series. Movie and TV metadata and imagery are provided through TMDB. CloseCut is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

Screenshots

TV Shuffle4 screens
CloseCut Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Shuffle at 4 against CloseCut Journal's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 TV Shuffle against 5.0 for CloseCut Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Shuffle ships an update every 2 weeks, CloseCut Journal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Shuffle versus CloseCut Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ShuffleCloseCut Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron WardzalaAzul Grisel Ramirez Kuri

Customer experience

TV Shuffle

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

CloseCut Journal

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

In-app purchases

None

TV Shuffle

No in-app purchases

None

CloseCut Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Shuffle free?
TV Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloseCut Journal free?
CloseCut Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Shuffle or CloseCut Journal?
TV Shuffle and CloseCut Journal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TV Shuffle or CloseCut Journal have ads?
Neither TV Shuffle nor CloseCut Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Shuffle or CloseCut Journal?
TV Shuffle ships an update every 2 weeks, and CloseCut Journal every 9 days. Most recently, TV Shuffle was updated on October 25, 2026 and CloseCut Journal on October 12, 2026.

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