Comparison

Butterlist vs TV Shared Lists

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

TV Shared Lists

Features
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TV Shared Lists lets you track TV shows and movies, rate what you've seen, and share your list with friends — no account required. • Search millions of TV shows and movies • Track what you've Watched and what's on your Watchlist • Rate with 1–5 stars and mark as Loved It or Not For Me • Add personal notes to every title • Filter by status, rating, or recommendation • Share your list with friends using the .tvlist format — they pick exactly which titles to import • iCloud sync keeps your list up to date across all your devices • Import from a file or any URL (Google Drive, Dropbox, or any direct link) Whether you're building a watchlist to share with family or keeping track of everything you've watched, TV Shared Lists keeps it all in one place — no account required.

Screenshots

Butterlist4 screens
TV Shared Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Butterlist at none against TV Shared Lists's shown. Butterlist also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). TV Shared Lists's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Butterlist ships an update daily, TV Shared Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Butterlist versus TV Shared Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterlistTV Shared Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZachary SpitulskiJames Baker

In-app purchases

None

Butterlist

No in-app purchases

None

TV Shared Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Butterlist free?
Butterlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Shared Lists free?
TV Shared Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Butterlist or TV Shared Lists have ads?
TV Shared Lists shows ads; Butterlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Butterlist or TV Shared Lists?
Butterlist ships an update daily, and TV Shared Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Butterlist was updated on October 30, 2026 and TV Shared Lists on November 5, 2026.

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