Comparison

NextEp vs ScreenQ

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

Head to head
About

NextEp

Easily follow your favorite TV series, mark watched episodes, and get timely notifications for new air dates. Sync your progress across devices and view your viewing habits with this intuitive tracker.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive TV show database
  • Mark episodes as watched
  • Upcoming air dates and countdowns
  • New episode notifications
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Viewing habit statistics
  • Dark theme
Features
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Track your favorite TV shows and never miss what's next. NextEp makes it simple to follow the shows you love. Add shows, track which episodes you've watched, and see at a glance when new episodes are airing. Features: - Search and add shows from a comprehensive TV database - Easily mark episodes as watched - See upcoming air dates and countdowns on your home screen - Swipe for quick actions - mark watched or remove shows - Get notified when new episodes are about to air - Sync your shows and progress across devices with iCloud - See stats on your watching habits - Dark theme designed for comfortable viewing

About

ScreenQ

Easily track TV shows and get notified before new episodes air. This app offers a streamlined experience with no sign-ins required, syncing data via iCloud. Unlock advanced features like unlimited favorites and custom lists with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • No sign-in required
  • Track watched episodes
  • Episode air date notifications
  • Unified show calendar
  • Home-screen widget
  • iCloud sync
  • Unlimited favorites (Pro)
Features
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• No sign ins - no email signup, no third-party login. • Track every show you watch without the bloat. • Get notified before episodes air. • Easily import existing watch lists. ScreenQ is a streamlined TV tracker built for people who actually watch shows. Mark episodes watched as you go, see exactly when the next one airs in a unified calendar, and get notifications before each new episode drops. A home-screen widget shows what's up next or new season premieres. Everything syncs through your iCloud account - no third-party login and no email signup. ScreenQ Pro unlocks the power-user surface: • Unlimited favorites and custom shows • Per-episode notes & ratings • Custom artwork for any show • Lists for grouping the way you watch • Air-date offsets • Configurable widget • Rewatch tracking ScreenQ Pro is available as a 1-month free trial on monthly, plus yearly and lifetime options. Privacy: All your library data stays in your own iCloud account. ScreenQ does not advertise from your data or share data with third parties. Show data and artwork from TVmaze (CC BY-SA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ryansmith18561.github.io/screenq-legal/

Screenshots

NextEp4 screens
ScreenQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextEp at none against ScreenQ's 6. NextEp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). ScreenQ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads and device support 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. ScreenQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NextEp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextEp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextEp ships an update every 4 weeks, ScreenQ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NextEp versus ScreenQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextEpScreenQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJeffrey CousensRyan Smith

Customer experience

NextEp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScreenQ

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NextEp

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ScreenQ

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Tip - Small$0.99
  • Tip - Medium$2.99
  • Tip Large$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is NextEp free?
NextEp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScreenQ free?
ScreenQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NextEp or ScreenQ?
NextEp is rated higher. NextEp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ScreenQ averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do NextEp or ScreenQ have ads?
Neither NextEp nor ScreenQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextEp or ScreenQ?
NextEp ships an update every 4 weeks, and ScreenQ every 3 days. Most recently, NextEp was updated on October 13, 2026 and ScreenQ on September 24, 2026.

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