Comparison

NextUp vs Serialous

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: 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

About

Serialous

Features
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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.

Screenshots

NextUp4 screens
Serialous3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NextUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Serialous asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextUp ships an update every 2 months, Serialous every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
NextUp versus Serialous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextUpSerialous
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasan Mert OZTATIgor Tsallagov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NextUp

Subscriptions2
  • English$0.991 Month
  • English$5.991 Year
None

Serialous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextUp free?
NextUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Serialous free?
Serialous is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NextUp or Serialous have ads?
Neither NextUp nor Serialous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextUp or Serialous?
NextUp ships an update every 2 months, and Serialous every 4 months. Most recently, NextUp was updated on October 31, 2026 and Serialous on October 31, 2026.

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