NextUp vs Marothon
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
Marothon
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Marothon tracks TV and movies at the episode level, remembers exactly where you left off, and lines up what to watch next. Built for people who marathon. YOUR ROT LIST Everything you're watching on one screen, grouped by what to do next. Opening the app answers the only question that matters: what do I put on right now? EPISODE-LEVEL TRACKING Not "seasons watched" β the exact next episode, every time. Mark one off and the next slots in. Rewatches, half-finished seasons and shows you bailed on are all handled. NEVER MISS A DROP Get told when a new episode lands or a film you're waiting on hits streaming. Air times follow your timezone, not a server's. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEXT Browse by what's airing, what's new, what's leaving, and what people are actually watching β with cast, crew and trailers on every title. ROT TOGETHER Follow friends and see what they're watching. Compare your libraries side by side to find the shows you've both been meaning to start β and the ones you're hopelessly behind on. Accounts can be public or private, follow requests are yours to approve, and you can block or report anyone. Prefer to keep it to yourself? Turn the whole social side off in Settings. FREE No subscription, no ads, no paywalled episodes. Sign in with email, Google or Apple. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marothon at none against NextUp's 2. Marothon also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Marothon asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextUp ships an update every 2 months, Marothon monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextUp | Marothon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hasan Mert OZTAT | LUKAS HASELWOOD |
In-app purchases
NextUp
- English$0.991 Month
- English$5.991 Year
Marothon
No in-app purchases









