NextEp vs Releasetime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Releasetime
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NextEp at none against Releasetime's 3. NextEp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Releasetime's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. Releasetime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NextEp asks for nothing beyond the download.
NextEp ships an update every 4 weeks, Releasetime every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextEp | Releasetime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Cousens | Ian Gabriel Agujitas |
In-app purchases
NextEp
No in-app purchases
Releasetime
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
