Plot Twist vs ThriftyStreamer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plot Twist
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The TV tracker that respects you. No ads. No account. No algorithm pushing content you didn't ask for. Just your shows, exactly where you left them. What it does Add any series, mark episodes watched, see what's next. Simple as that. What makes it different Every other tracker wants your attention. Plot Twist just remembers where you are. Free AI Recommendations Share your watchlist with any AI assistant and get recommendations that actually know your taste. No paywall. No agenda. Features - Unlimited series tracking - Season & episode progress - Custom tags to organize your list - Where to Watch per country - Export & import your data - Available in 81 languages - No ads, ever Optional Premium Coming Soon: cloud sync. Export / Import is always free (but risky).
ThriftyStreamer
Easily track your TV shows across all major streaming platforms. See your total monthly spending and get recommendations on which services to keep based on your viewing habits. Never miss an episode with a release calendar and continue watching feature.
- Track shows across all major streaming services
- Monthly cost summary
- Suggested service recommendations
- Continue watching feature
- Release calendar
- Show details with trailers and progress
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Thrifty Streamer helps you watch more and pay less. Track every show you're watching across Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, and more — all in one place. See your total monthly streaming spend, and get a recommendation on which service you actually need this month based on what you're watching. FEATURES • Track shows and episodes across every major streaming service • Monthly cost summary — see what you're spending and where • Suggested Service — which subscription to keep this month • Continue Watching — jump to your next unwatched episode • Release calendar — never miss a premiere • Show details with trailers, backdrops, and season progress • Entertainment news feed • Sign in with Apple, Google, or Microsoft WHY THRIFTY STREAMER Streaming services add up fast. Thrifty Streamer shows you, month by month, which service is actually earning its keep — so you can rotate subscriptions and keep watching what you love without paying for what you don't. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Plot Twist at none against ThriftyStreamer's shown. Plot Twist also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plot Twist | ThriftyStreamer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mariusz Bembnowski | Sean Guy |
In-app purchases
Plot Twist
No in-app purchases
ThriftyStreamer
No in-app purchases









