Comparison

NextUp vs Cinéphile

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

Head to head
About

NextUp

Features
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NextUp helps you keep up with the TV shows you care about. Track series you’re watching, build a personal watchlist, and get notified when new episodes are released. Discover trending and popular shows, check detailed episode information, and stay organized across your viewing routine. Features: • Track your favorite TV shows in one place • Build and manage a personal watchlist • Get alerts when new episodes are released • Discover trending, popular, and upcoming series • View episode details, cast, and show information • See where a show is available to watch • Add upcoming episodes to your calendar • Use the iOS home screen widget for quick access NextUp Premium unlocks: • Unlimited tracking • Ad-free experience • Early notifications • Streaming platform visibility • Premium calendar and organization features NextUp is built for people who want a cleaner, simpler way to stay on top of their shows without missing new episodes. Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Content data is provided by TMDB. Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nextup-support.vercel.app

About

Cinéphile

Features
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Cinéphile is a beautifully simple way to track the movies and TV shows you watch. Keep a Watchlist of everything you want to see, mark films and episodes as Watched, and build your own custom lists to organize by mood, theme, or whatever you like. TRACK EVERYTHING - One-tap Watchlist and Watched lists - Episode-by-episode progress for TV shows, with automatic completion tracking - Unlimited custom lists with colour tags - Filter and sort any list by title, rating, year, or date added KNOW YOUR TASTE - A personal profile with hours watched and your most-watched genres - Watch your viewing habits add up over time RICH DETAILS - Gorgeous movie and show pages with cast, ratings, runtime, and artwork - Where-to-watch streaming availability for your region - Fast search across a huge catalogue of films and series PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your library lives on your device. No account, no sign-up. Cinéphile pairs a clean, glass-inspired interface with everything a film and TV lover needs to remember what they have seen and decide what to watch next. Terms of Use: https://unifiedsense.com/assets/terms.html

Screenshots

NextUp4 screens
Cinéphile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cinéphile at every 5 days against NextUp's every 2 months. 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. NextUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cinéphile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextUp ships an update every 2 months, Cinéphile every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
NextUp versus Cinéphile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextUpCinéphile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHasan Mert OZTATDal Rupnik

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NextUp

Subscriptions2
  • English$0.991 Month
  • English$5.991 Year
3 purchases

Cinéphile

Subscriptions2
  • Cinéphile Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cinéphile Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cinéphile Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is NextUp free?
NextUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cinéphile free?
Cinéphile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NextUp or Cinéphile have ads?
Neither NextUp nor Cinéphile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextUp or Cinéphile?
NextUp ships an update every 2 months, and Cinéphile every 5 days. Most recently, NextUp was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cinéphile on November 5, 2026.

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