NextUp vs WatchCircle
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
WatchCircle
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WatchCircle is a private diary for what you've watched β movies, shows, documentaries, flight catches, the lot. Add titles with the date, where you watched (Netflix, cinema, Apple TV, flight, etc.), and a simple opinion: Recommended, Time-Pass, or Waste of Time. Your list lives in your private iCloud β no servers, no analytics, no advertising. Apple's CloudKit handles sync between your own devices. Invite a friend with their Apple ID and you'll see each other's watched lists and ratings. It's the friend-recommendation question β "is this actually worth my time?" β without the noise of stars and reviews. Features: β’ Hybrid title search (iTunes + TMDb) finds posters and metadata for both mainstream films and streaming-exclusive TV β’ Watchlist for things you mean to get to β’ Custom poster upload for titles the search can't find β’ Optional watch link per entry β straight to the show on its platform β’ Private sharing via Apple's CKShare β friends-only, no public network β’ iCloud sync across all your Apple devices Built only with Apple frameworks. Bring your own iCloud account, the rest just works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WatchCircle at none against NextUp's 2. WatchCircle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). NextUp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On price, 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. WatchCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextUp ships an update every 2 months, WatchCircle weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | NextUp | WatchCircle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasan Mert OZTAT | Sanjay Shukla |
In-app purchases
NextUp
- English$0.991 Month
- English$5.991 Year
WatchCircle
No in-app purchases









