TV Shared Lists vs Cliffhanger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Shared Lists
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
Cliffhanger
This app helps you track your TV show progress, discover what friends are watching, and discuss shows spoiler-free. Organize your watchlist, mark episodes as watched, and stay updated on new releases. Connect with friends to compare viewing habits and engage in private chats.
- Track TV show progress
- Follow friends' watchlists
- Spoiler-free chat
- Create custom show lists
- Smart catch-up features
- Mark episodes as watched
Read full descriptionHide full description
Cliffhanger is a social TV show tracker that helps you keep up with what you're watching, see what your friends are into, and chat about shows without spoilers. TRACK YOUR WATCHLIST • Search any TV show via TVMaze's complete catalog • Sort shows into Watchlist, Currently Watching, and Watched • Mark off episodes as you watch — one tap to catch up across multiple seasons • See exactly which shows you're behind on, how many episodes remain, and when they are coming back FOLLOW YOUR FRIENDS • Add friends by username and see their watchlists • Compare progress on shared shows — who's caught up, who's behind • Rate shows and see what your friends rated them • Block and report users to keep your feed clean CHAT WITHOUT SPOILERS • Start DMs or group chats with friends • Optionally attach a show to a chat — the chat is locked for anyone behind on episodes, so nobody gets spoiled • Send GIFs from Giphy • Real-time message delivery MAKE LISTS • Create lists that can be viewed on your profile. • Make lists of your favorite shows, favorite anime, or any custom list you want • Character-based lists are also supported SMART CATCH-UP • My Shows auto-sorts your Currently Watching list into Behind, Returning Soon, On Hiatus, and Series Ended • Tap a single button to mark watched up to any specific episode for shows you're way behind on • See poster, title, summary, and air date for every episode Free, no ads, no tracking.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cliffhanger at none against TV Shared Lists's shown. TV Shared Lists's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TV Shared Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, Cliffhanger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Shared Lists | Cliffhanger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | James Baker | MAXWELL LOUIS RAYMAN |
In-app purchases
TV Shared Lists
No in-app purchases
Cliffhanger
No in-app purchases









