# WatchListApp vs Popcorn Stack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Popcorn Stack at 100% against WatchListApp's 0%. Popcorn Stack also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). WatchListApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popcorn Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WatchListApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Popcorn Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WatchListApp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Popcorn Stack's.

WatchListApp ships an update every 5 days, Popcorn Stack every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchListApp | Popcorn Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchlistapp/id6756588664/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-stack-track-watchlist/id6759187614/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Fowler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861588366) | [Mohamed Maail](https://appshunter.io/developer/578867563) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchListApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchlistapp/id6756588664)

Organize your movies and TV shows, track what you've watched, and discover new content. See where to stream, rent, or buy titles across various services and never miss an episode with countdowns and notifications. Share your watchlist with friends and get personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Add movies and TV shows to watchlist, Mark items as watched, See streaming availability, Track TV series episodes, Personalized recommendations, Share watchlists with friends, Price drop alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Popcorn Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcorn-stack-track-watchlist/id6759187614)

Organize and track all your movies, TV shows, and anime in one place. Discover new content, see what friends are watching, and get detailed information about titles. Sync with Trakt.tv and never miss an episode with Pro features.

**Highlights:** Organize movies, TV shows, and anime, Track progress across seasons and episodes, Detailed title information (cast, ratings), Activity feed to see friends' watchlists, Trakt.tv account synchronization, Rate and review titles, Discover trending and recommended content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Popcorn Stack Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchListApp free?

WatchListApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Popcorn Stack free?

Popcorn Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WatchListApp or Popcorn Stack?

Popcorn Stack is rated higher. WatchListApp averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Popcorn Stack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WatchListApp or Popcorn Stack have ads?

Neither WatchListApp nor Popcorn Stack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchListApp or Popcorn Stack?

WatchListApp ships an update every 5 days, and Popcorn Stack every 6 weeks. Most recently, WatchListApp was updated on October 12, 2026 and Popcorn Stack on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*