Now Showing App vs TV Shared Lists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Now Showing App
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Your personal streaming concierge. Track TV shows and movies across all your streaming apps ā never miss a new episode again. NOW SHOWING keeps everything you're watching in one place. Add your streaming services, browse what's available, and get personalized recommendations tailored to your taste. TRACK YOUR SHOWS ⢠Add TV shows and movies to your library ⢠See new episodes and upcoming seasons at a glance ⢠Get notified when new content drops on your services STREAMING MADE SIMPLE ⢠Filter by your streaming providers ā Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Max, and more ⢠See where to stream, rent, or buy any title ⢠Tonight Mode: quick picks for what to watch right now DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW ⢠Personalized recommendations in Picks For You ⢠Browse by genre ā Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror, and more ⢠Search for shows, movies, and people SOCIAL ⢠Connect with friends and share what you're watching ⢠Screening Rooms for group watch coordination ⢠Share beautiful cards of your favorite shows Built for people who love TV and movies but hate juggling apps.
TV Shared Lists
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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 ā no account required. ⢠Search millions of TV shows and movies ⢠Track what you've Watched and what's on your Watchlist ⢠Rate with 1ā5 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 ā 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 ā no account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Now Showing App at none against TV Shared Lists's shown. Now Showing App also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Now Showing App ships an update every 4 days, TV Shared Lists every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Now Showing App | TV Shared Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roger Mitchell | James Baker |
In-app purchases
Now Showing App
No in-app purchases
TV Shared Lists
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Now Showing App free?
Is TV Shared Lists free?
Do Now Showing App or TV Shared Lists have ads?
Which is updated more often, Now Showing App or TV Shared Lists?
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