Comparison

DID I EVER vs The Stack

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

Head to head
About

DID I EVER

Features
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This Application offers 1-month trial and then requires paid monthly subscription. This app is NOT for streaming any copyrighted content, it is only for tracking your progress. DID I EVER is your memory for everything you watch, play, and read. Keep a beautiful, fast library of TV shows, movies, games, and books in one place. Track what you’ve finished, what you’re rewatching, and what’s next—without juggling half-working notes, screenshots, or endless streaming queues. TV, MOVIES, GAMES, AND BOOKS IN ONE APP - Add titles from rich catalogs instead of typing by hand. - TV and movies include posters, overviews, ratings, cast, streaming providers (when available), and more. - Games include covers, platforms, age ratings, and summaries. - Books include covers, authors, publisher, page counts, languages, and ISBN-10/ISBN-13. - Metadata and artwork are powered by trusted sources like TMDB, IGDB, and ISBNdb. NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE AGAIN - See an instant “Next to Watch” list across your library so you always know the next episode or movie to play. - Track full watch history and rewatches for TV and movies. - Save partial progress for movies so you can come back exactly where you left off. - Mark games as Not played, In progress, or Finished, and books as In library, Reading, Finished, or Wishlist. SMART, COMFORTABLE LIBRARY VIEWS - Switch between TV Shows, Movies, Games, and Books with simple tabs. - Enjoy clean, full-width tiles that highlight artwork and status at a glance. - Filter and sort by name, year, or status so long lists stay manageable. - Use powerful search to jump straight to the item you’re looking for. RELEASE ALERTS AND CALENDAR REMINDERS - Turn on release alerts for upcoming TV episodes, movies, games, and books. - Get a local notification on release day at a time you choose. - Optionally export releases to your Calendar as one-off events so important dates never slip by. PERSONAL NOTES AND SHARING - Add short personal notes to any TV show, movie, game, or book. - Use notes for quick thoughts, favorite moments, or who recommended something. - Share deep links with friends so they can open the same title in their own DID I EVER library. OFFLINE-FRIENDLY, WITH BACKUPS - Your library is stored on-device so you can still browse it when you’re offline. - Back up and restore your data using iCloud Drive or Files, so upgrading or changing devices stays under your control. FOCUSED, SUBSCRIPTION-BASED EXPERIENCE - Start with a simple, guided setup to choose which sections you care about. - Unlock full access to online catalogs and premium tools with a subscription. - Keep using your existing offline library and backup tools even when connectivity is unreliable. Whether you’re tracking a single favorite show or a huge backlog of series, movies, games, and books, DID I EVER gives you a calm, reliable overview of where you’ve been—and what’s next. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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The Stack

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The Stack is a media tracker that works like a to-do list. Someone recommends a film, a series, a book, a comic or a game? Add it to your stack and get to it whenever. ONE TRACKER, ONE QUESTION. You only have a block of time and attention, so why have several tracking apps? Movies, TV shows, books, comics, manga and video games live in one stack with the same four statuses for everything: Pending, In progress, Finished, Dropped. FAST TO ADD, EASY TO FIND. Search once across catalogues for film and TV, books, comics and games, tap to add, and the cover, year and details come with it. Filter by type or status, and see at a glance what is waiting for you. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED. Open the app and start adding. Everything is saved on this device from the first tap. If you want the same stack on another device or want to change phones, add your email and sign in with a one-time code. No passwords, no profile, no social features. FREE, WITH NOTHING BEHIND A PAYWALL. The Stack is free and fully featured. There are no ads, no subscriptions, no premium tier and no limits on how much you track. If you want to support the developer there is an optional tip in Settings; it unlocks nothing, by design. BUILT TO BE USED. Dark interface, full VoiceOver support, English and Spanish. Made by one person who couldn't keep up with her media pile. Catalogue data comes from TMDB, IGDB, Open Library, AniList and Metron under their terms. The Stack shows titles, covers and details only; it does not host, stream or link to the works themselves.

Screenshots

DID I EVER4 screens
The Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Stack at 15.1 against DID I EVER's 18.0. 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. DID I EVER sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and The Stack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DID I EVER versus The Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDID I EVERThe Stack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB44 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMichal SzychowskiAlmudena Bernardos

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DID I EVER

Subscriptions2
  • Full access - monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Full Access - 1 month - recurring$5.991 Month
3 purchases

The Stack

One-time3
  • Small tip$2.49
  • Medium tip$6.99
  • Big tip$11.49

Questions

Is DID I EVER free?
DID I EVER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Stack free?
The Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DID I EVER or The Stack have ads?
Neither DID I EVER nor The Stack shows ads.

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