NextUp vs Serialous
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NextUp
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NextUp helps you keep up with the TV shows you care about. Track series youβre 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: β’ Track your favorite TV shows in one place β’ Build and manage a personal watchlist β’ Get alerts when new episodes are released β’ Discover trending, popular, and upcoming series β’ View episode details, cast, and show information β’ See where a show is available to watch β’ Add upcoming episodes to your calendar β’ Use the iOS home screen widget for quick access NextUp Premium unlocks: β’ Unlimited tracking β’ Ad-free experience β’ Early notifications β’ Streaming platform visibility β’ 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
Serialous
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Keep track of every TV show you're watching β all in one place. Serialous shows you what's airing today, what's coming this week, and how far you've watched through each season. Add shows from anywhere: select a show name in any app, tap Share, choose Serialous, and it's saved to your list instantly. My Shows See all your shows at a glance with progress bars, next episode info, and airing status. Sort by name, status, or what's coming out next. Schedule Today's episodes up top, the rest of the week below β so you never miss a new release. Where to Watch See which streaming services carry each show in your country, with live availability updates. Never miss an episode Get a notification the day a new episode drops, plus a weekly digest of everything coming up β so you always know what to watch next. No account needed. Your data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serialous at none against NextUp's 2. NextUp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NextUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Serialous asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextUp ships an update every 2 months, Serialous every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | NextUp | Serialous |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasan Mert OZTAT | Igor Tsallagov |
In-app purchases
NextUp
- English$0.991 Month
- English$5.991 Year
Serialous
No in-app purchases









