Comparison

TV Shared Lists vs Cliffhanger

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

Head to head
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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Track TV show progress
  • Follow friends' watchlists
  • Spoiler-free chat
  • Create custom show lists
  • Smart catch-up features
  • Mark episodes as watched
Features
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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

TV Shared Lists4 screens
Cliffhanger4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Shared Lists versus Cliffhanger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Shared ListsCliffhanger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJames BakerMAXWELL LOUIS RAYMAN

In-app purchases

None

TV Shared Lists

No in-app purchases

None

Cliffhanger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Shared Lists free?
TV Shared Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cliffhanger free?
Cliffhanger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Shared Lists or Cliffhanger have ads?
TV Shared Lists shows ads; Cliffhanger does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Shared Lists or Cliffhanger?
TV Shared Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cliffhanger every 2 months. Most recently, TV Shared Lists was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cliffhanger on October 24, 2026.

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