Comparison

Butterlist vs onNext

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

Head to head
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.

About

onNext

Discover what your friends are watching and reading. This app builds a "TastePrint" based on your preferences and connects you with others who share similar tastes. Track all your entertainment in a unified calendar and join community chats.

Highlights
  • Friend-based recommendations
  • Unified entertainment calendar
  • Personalized "TastePrint"
  • Book and show tracking
  • Community chat rooms
  • Connect with shared tastes
Features
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onNext lets you see what your friends and family are watching and reading right now, and what they think of it. Follow the people whose taste you trust, and your feed fills up with their picks. Now on Apple Watch and Apple TV Check what's on tonight from your wrist, browse your feed on the TV, or ask Siri what's next. Your friends' top 10 A live Top 10 built from what your friends are watching and reading today. It updates as they go. Tap anything to add it to your own list. Bring your history Moving from TV Time, Letterboxd, IMDb or Goodreads? Your history and ratings come over in a few seconds. You can also paste in a list from Notes. Your calendar, not just premieres New episodes plus premieres for everything you follow, in one timeline, so you always know what's on tonight. Books Books live right alongside your shows and movies. See who's reading what, and get a reminder the day a sequel you've been waiting for comes out. Lists, reviews, and tributes Make lists and write reviews, then share them with friends or with everyone. Spotlight What's new this week, plus picks based on your mood. Clubs Start a private book or movie club and vote on what to do next, or join a public one. Messages When you recommend something, the title comes attached, so nobody has to ask what you mean. Start a group chat with your friends and talk spoilers once everyone's caught up. Chat Rooms Every title has its own room where fans talk about it. Every Sign has one too. SyncScore See how closely your taste matches each friend's, and browse their all-time favorites. Look around first You don't need an account to try it. Sign up when you're ready.

Screenshots

Butterlist4 screens
onNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Butterlist at daily against onNext's every 10 days. 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 Butterlist against 5.0 for onNext. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Butterlist ships an update daily, onNext every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Butterlist versus onNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterlistonNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB82 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperZachary SpitulskionNext Media

Customer experience

Butterlist

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

onNext

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

In-app purchases

None

Butterlist

No in-app purchases

None

onNext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Butterlist free?
Butterlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is onNext free?
onNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Butterlist or onNext?
Butterlist and onNext are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Butterlist or onNext have ads?
Neither Butterlist nor onNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Butterlist or onNext?
Butterlist ships an update daily, and onNext every 10 days. Most recently, Butterlist was updated on October 30, 2026 and onNext on November 5, 2026.

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