Comparison

TallyTV vs TV Shared Lists

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

Head to head
About

TallyTV

Effortlessly track your favorite movies and TV shows with this media companion. Discover trending content, manage personal watchlists, and maintain a detailed viewing history. Sync your progress across devices for a personalized entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Discover trending movies and TV shows
  • Personalized watchlist management
  • Comprehensive viewing history
  • Detailed season and episode tracking
  • Seamless Trakt/SIMKL account syncing
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Local-only privacy option
Features
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TallyTV: The Ultimate Movie & TV Show Tracker Take control of your entertainment library with TallyTV, the sleek and powerful media companion designed for cinephiles and binge-watchers alike. Whether you're tracking your all-time favorites or discovering the next big hit, TallyTV makes it simple, beautiful, and personalized. Key Features: Discover & Explore: Browse trending movies and TV shows powered by the extensive TMDB database. Stay ahead of the curve with real-time updates on what's popular. Personal Watchlist: Never lose track of what you want to watch. Add items to your "Want to Watch" list with a single tap. Comprehensive History: Mark movies and episodes as "Watched" to keep a perfect record of your viewing journey. Deep TV Tracking: Go beyond just the show title. Track your progress down to the specific season and episode, so you always know exactly where you left off. Seamless Syncing: Securely connect your SIMKL, Trakt, Plex, Jellyfin and Yamtrack accounts to sync your library across all your devices. Your data, wherever you go. Premium Customization: Make TallyTV yours. Unlock beautiful custom themes and unique app icons to match your style. Privacy First: TallyTV respects your data. It works perfectly as a local-only tracker, keeping your habits private unless you choose to sync. Join thousands of users who have upgraded their viewing experience. Download TallyTV today and start tallying your favorites! Automatically Scrobble your watches when you connect your Plex or Jellyfin account. Note: TallyTV uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. It is a tracking tool and does not provide streaming or playback services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TV Shared Lists

Features
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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 — no account required. • Search millions of TV shows and movies • Track what you've Watched and what's on your Watchlist • Rate with 1–5 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 — 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 — no account required.

Screenshots

TallyTV3 screens
TV Shared Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Shared Lists at none against TallyTV's 10. TallyTV's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TallyTV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TV Shared Lists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TallyTV ships an update every 5 days, TV Shared Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TallyTV versus TV Shared Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyTVTV Shared Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONELL ROMANJames Baker

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TallyTV

Subscriptions2
  • TallyTV Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • TallyTV Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time8
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Themes$2.99
  • TallyTV Pro Lifetime Upgrade$4.99
  • Unlock SIMKL Sync$9.99
Show 5 more
  • Unlock Trakt Sync$9.99
  • Unlock Plex Sync$9.99
  • TallyTV Pro Lifetime Upgrade$14.99
  • TallyTV Pro Lifetime Upgrade$21.99
  • TallyTV Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

TV Shared Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TallyTV free?
TallyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Shared Lists free?
TV Shared Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TallyTV or TV Shared Lists have ads?
Both TallyTV and TV Shared Lists show ads.
Which is updated more often, TallyTV or TV Shared Lists?
TallyTV ships an update every 5 days, and TV Shared Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, TallyTV was updated on October 13, 2026 and TV Shared Lists on October 5, 2026.

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