Comparison

NextEp vs Cineko

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

Cineko

Features
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Cineko helps you keep track of a movie you came across in a feed, in the comments or in a conversation. Search for a movie by title, or just describe everything you remember. You can also send a screenshot, a still frame, a comment or a link to Cineko through the standard Share menu. Browse the matching results, save movies and shows to your personal list and mark what you have already watched. The list works locally with no sign-up required, and once you sign in with your Apple ID it syncs across your devices. Features: • search by title and description • search by screenshot • adding links through the Share menu • a personal list of movies and shows • filters and watched marks • using the list with no sign-up required This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. MORE INFORMATION: Terms of Service – https://plaid-billboard-4ac.notion.site/Cineko-Terms-of-Service-3d405bf0b69a8168bf14f63c1f42d69b Privacy Policy – https://plaid-billboard-4ac.notion.site/Cineko-Privacy-Policy-3d405bf0b69a81eebc03fe8494e06303 Support – https://plaid-billboard-4ac.notion.site/Cineko-Support-3d405bf0b69a815a8e8cc59ea1c5a776 Contact – alt.danil@gmail.com

Screenshots

NextEp4 screens
Cineko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cineko at every 5 days against NextEp's every 4 weeks. NextEp's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextEp ships an update every 4 weeks, Cineko every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NextEp versus Cineko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextEpCineko
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJeffrey CousensDanil Altynov

In-app purchases

None

NextEp

No in-app purchases

None

Cineko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextEp free?
NextEp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cineko free?
Cineko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NextEp or Cineko have ads?
Neither NextEp nor Cineko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextEp or Cineko?
NextEp ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cineko every 5 days. Most recently, NextEp was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cineko on October 24, 2026.

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