Comparison

Watchdock vs TV Shared Lists

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

Head to head
About

Watchdock

Consolidate all your streaming services into one app to easily discover movies and shows you'll love. Get personalized recommendations and use smart search filters to find hidden gems. Never miss a title with smart alerts for your watchlist.

Highlights
  • Consolidate streaming services
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Smart quiz for suggestions
  • Advanced search filters
  • Smart alerts for watchlist
  • Discover new movies and shows
Features
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WatchDock is the easiest way to find what to watch. Stop scrolling endlessly across apps. WatchDock brings all your streaming services together and helps you discover movies and shows you'll actually enjoy. All Your Services in One Place Connect your streaming platforms and instantly browse what’s available across them — no more jumping between apps. Personalized Recommendations Get smart suggestions based on what you actually like. The more you use WatchDock, the better your recommendations get. Smart Quiz Not sure what to watch? Answer a few quick questions and WatchDock will instantly narrow down the best options for you. Advanced Search Use powerful filters and smart prompts to discover hidden gems, trending titles, or something completely new. Smart Alerts (Premium) Get notified when movies or shows from your watchlist are about to leave your streaming services. Why WatchDock? • Save time finding something to watch • Discover new movies and shows • Get recommendations tailored to you • Make decisions faster WatchDock — The easiest way to find what to watch. Terms & Conditions : https://d2itffrxve4v4d.cloudfront.net/terms_and_conditions.html

About

TV Shared Lists

Features
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TV Shared Lists lets you track TV shows and movies, rate what you've seen, and share your list with friends — no account required. • Search millions of TV shows and movies • Track what you've Watched and what's on your Watchlist • Rate with 1–5 stars and mark as Loved It or Not For Me • Add personal notes to every title • Filter by status, rating, or recommendation • Share your list with friends using the .tvlist format — they pick exactly which titles to import • iCloud sync keeps your list up to date across all your devices • Import from a file or any URL (Google Drive, Dropbox, or any direct link) Whether you're building a watchlist to share with family or keeping track of everything you've watched, TV Shared Lists keeps it all in one place — no account required.

Screenshots

Watchdock4 screens
TV Shared Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Shared Lists at none against Watchdock's 2. Watchdock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Watchdock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TV Shared Lists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watchdock ships an update monthly, TV Shared Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Watchdock versus TV Shared Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchdockTV Shared Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreamHub llcJames Baker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Watchdock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
None

TV Shared Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watchdock free?
Watchdock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Shared Lists free?
TV Shared Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watchdock or TV Shared Lists have ads?
TV Shared Lists shows ads; Watchdock does not.
Which is updated more often, Watchdock or TV Shared Lists?
Watchdock ships an update monthly, and TV Shared Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Watchdock was updated on October 6, 2026 and TV Shared Lists on October 5, 2026.

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