Comparison

Q'd Up! vs Cinema Studies

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

Head to head
About

Q'd Up!

Easily track all your favorite TV shows, receive custom notifications for new episodes and seasons, and connect with other viewers. Discover new series, share reviews, and manage your viewing progress all in one place.

Highlights
  • Track unlimited TV shows
  • Customizable notifications
  • Mark seasons as watched
  • 5-star rating system
  • Collaborative watchlists
  • Trending shows discovery
  • Personal statistics
Features
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Ever lose track of what season you’re on? Forget when your favorite show returns? We built Q’d Up! for exactly that. Q’d Up! is the TV tracking app that keeps your shows, watch progress, reminders, and recommendations in one place, so you can spend less time searching and more time watching. Track everything Add all your shows in one place and keep your library organized with Active and Ended sections. No more “wait… is this canceled?” Notifications you control Get reminders that actually help: New season coming soon Episode airs tonight Custom alerts (yes, even a week early for snack prep) Set reminders per show and choose exactly what matters to you. Discover what to watch next Search thousands of shows, browse trending titles, and explore by genre. Stop scrolling endlessly through streaming apps. Join a community of TV fans Follow friends, share ratings and reviews, and build collaborative watchlists together. Vote on what to watch next and keep up through your activity feed. Rate, review, remember Track your opinions with 1–5 star ratings and written reviews, so future you remembers what was worth watching. See your TV stats Get a snapshot of your habits: Shows tracked Seasons completed Watch time totals Truth optional. Data unavoidable. Your feedback shapes Q’d Up! Send feature requests and bug reports directly in-app. We review everything and ship improvements fast. Key features Track unlimited TV shows Active vs Ended organization Season progress tracking Per-show smart notifications 1–5 star ratings + written reviews Follow friends and discover users Collaborative watchlists with voting Social activity feed Like and comment on reviews Trending discovery Personal stats dashboard In-app feedback boards Dark mode Sign in with AppleGoogle or email Whether you’re juggling 22 shows or finally starting the one everyone recommended years ago, Q’d Up! keeps your watch life organized. Download Q’d Up! and never ask “Did I already watch that?” again.

About

Cinema Studies

Features
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Understand great movies. Test what you learned. Screen Path turns essential cinema into guided journeys that help you see more in every film and remember why it matters. Each journey follows a simple path: BEFORE THE MOVIE Watch a short, spoiler-free expert video about the film’s context, themes, craft, and place in cinema history. WATCH YOUR WAY See the movie wherever you prefer. Screen Path is your companion, not a streaming service. AFTER THE MOVIE Return for a deeper film analysis exploring meaning, technique, influence, memorable choices, and possible interpretations. TEST YOUR CINEMA KNOWLEDGE Finish with a focused movie quiz designed for memory and discovery. You can also play quick film quizzes on your own or with friends. BUILD YOUR FILM EXPERTISE • Discover essential and classic movies, carefully curated • Watch expert videos before and after each film • Explore directing, screenwriting, editing, cinematography, acting, and music • Reinforce your knowledge with movie quizzes and trivia • Track watched films and build your watchlist • Save notes, ratings, and personal reflections • Follow your progress through a growing cinema library • Choose subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese Screen Path is made for movie lovers who want more than another endless feed. Build your taste, learn film history, and make every viewing more meaningful. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Q'd Up!4 screens
Cinema Studies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Q'd Up! at none against Cinema Studies's 2. Q'd Up! also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cinema Studies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Q'd Up! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Q'd Up! ships an update every 2 weeks, Cinema Studies weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Q'd Up! versus Cinema Studies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQ'd Up!Cinema Studies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB222 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCameron WissakStephane Gerardot

In-app purchases

None

Q'd Up!

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cinema Studies

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Q'd Up! free?
Q'd Up! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cinema Studies free?
Cinema Studies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Q'd Up! or Cinema Studies have ads?
Neither Q'd Up! nor Cinema Studies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Q'd Up! or Cinema Studies?
Q'd Up! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cinema Studies weekly. Most recently, Q'd Up! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cinema Studies on October 14, 2026.

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