Comparison

EpisodeBox vs NextUp

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

Head to head
About

EpisodeBox

Explore trending TV series, rate individual episodes, and access detailed information about your favorite shows. Stay updated on new releases and never miss an episode. Enhance your viewing experience with this comprehensive TV companion.

Highlights
  • Search and discover TV shows
  • Rate episodes
  • Detailed series information
  • Episode guides
  • Track new releases
  • Trending series exploration
Features
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EpisodeBox is your ultimate companion for discovering and rating TV shows. Whether you're a binge-watcher or a casual viewer, EpisodeBox offers a seamless experience to explore trending series, and rate episodes. Features: Search & Discover: Easily find your favorite TV shows and explore trending series. Ratings: See episode ratings, and discover great content. Detailed Series Info: Access comprehensive details about each series, including ratings, and episode guides. Stay Updated: Keep track of new releases and never miss an episode of your favorite shows. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/episodeboxapp-privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/episodeboxapp-terms-conditions Join the EpisodeBox community and enhance your TV viewing experience today!

About

NextUp

Features
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NextUp helps you keep up with the TV shows you care about. Track series you’re watching, build a personal watchlist, and get notified when new episodes are released. Discover trending and popular shows, check detailed episode information, and stay organized across your viewing routine. Features: • Track your favorite TV shows in one place • Build and manage a personal watchlist • Get alerts when new episodes are released • Discover trending, popular, and upcoming series • View episode details, cast, and show information • See where a show is available to watch • Add upcoming episodes to your calendar • Use the iOS home screen widget for quick access NextUp Premium unlocks: • Unlimited tracking • Ad-free experience • Early notifications • Streaming platform visibility • Premium calendar and organization features NextUp is built for people who want a cleaner, simpler way to stay on top of their shows without missing new episodes. Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Content data is provided by TMDB. Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nextup-support.vercel.app

Screenshots

EpisodeBox2 screens
NextUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EpisodeBox at every 6 days against NextUp's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. EpisodeBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and NextUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EpisodeBox ships an update every 6 days, NextUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
EpisodeBox versus NextUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpisodeBoxNextUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFazli AltunHasan Mert OZTAT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EpisodeBox

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$2.991 Month
2 purchases

NextUp

Subscriptions2
  • English$0.991 Month
  • English$5.991 Year

Questions

Is EpisodeBox free?
EpisodeBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextUp free?
NextUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EpisodeBox or NextUp have ads?
Neither EpisodeBox nor NextUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EpisodeBox or NextUp?
EpisodeBox ships an update every 6 days, and NextUp every 2 months. Most recently, EpisodeBox was updated on October 30, 2026 and NextUp on November 5, 2026.

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