Comparison

release.me vs Releasetime

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

Head to head
About

release.me

Features
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Stop Googling β€œwhen does it come out?” release.me is your release date tracker and entertainment calendar for movies, video games, books, and music. Whether you’re a cinephile, a hardcore gamer, a bookworm, or you follow new albums, release.me keeps launch dates in one place. Never miss a moment: Universal Search: Find upcoming movies, games, books, and music in one unified search view. Saved list: Save the titles you’re hyped for and sort them by release date. Visual Calendar: See your upcoming month at a glance with an intuitive release calendar. Deep Dive: When available, one-tap links to IMDb, Reddit, Instagram, and X (Twitter) from a title’s detail view. From AAA game launches and indie book releases to blockbuster premieres and album drops, stay ahead of the hype cycle. Browse in list or tile view, use light or dark mode, and sign in to sync your saved releases across devices. Privacy Policy: https://www.getreleaseme.com/privacy Support: https://www.getreleaseme.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Releasetime

Features
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Stop refreshing. Know exactly when your next episode, movie, or anime drops, counted down live in your timezone. TRACK IT ALL IN ONE PLACE Follow TV shows, movies, and simulcast anime. Add any title to your watchlist and get a live countdown to its next release. LIVE ACTIVITIES (PRO) Put a countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Watch the timer tick down to the exact moment your episode airs. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS (PRO) See your next releases at a glance with small, medium, large, and Lock Screen widgets. BUILT FOR RELEASE DAY Precise air times in your local timezone. Episode schedules for ongoing shows. Trailers inside the app. Share countdowns and add premieres to your calendar. Search across TV, film, and anime in one place. RELEASETIME PRO Upgrade for Live Activities, widgets, an unlimited watchlist, and no ads. Choose monthly, yearly, or a single lifetime purchase. Download Releasetime and never miss release day again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

release.me4 screens
Releasetime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: release.me at none against Releasetime's shown. release.me also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. release.me sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Releasetime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
release.me versus Releasetime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterrelease.meReleasetime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB35 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSiddhartha KondaIan Gabriel Agujitas

In-app purchases

3 purchases

release.me

Subscriptions2
  • ReleaseMe Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ReleaseMe Premium Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReleaseMe Premium Lifetime$69.99
3 purchases

Releasetime

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is release.me free?
release.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Releasetime free?
Releasetime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do release.me or Releasetime have ads?
Releasetime shows ads; release.me does not.

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