Comparison

CGP Spotlight vs TV Show Tracker

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

Head to head
About

CGP Spotlight

Features
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CGP Spotlight is a people-first, ad-free streaming home for independent film and TV. Discover shorts, features, series, and docs from indie creators worldwide. One affordable subscription, no device limits, no ads. Built by filmmakers Jen Scott and Tazito Garcia to put audiences and creators first. Unlike mainstream platforms that prioritize blockbuster franchises and data-driven monetization, CGP Spotlight takes a human approach: offering stress-free, affordable streaming for audiences while ensuring indie creators receive fair, transparent payouts and long-term career support. Terms of Use: https://www.cgpspotlight.com/terms

About

TV Show Tracker

This app helps you decide what to watch by suggesting movies and shows based on your mood and streaming subscriptions. It consolidates your watchlist across services and provides alerts for new releases or expiring titles. Track your viewing history and discover new content with curated collections.

Highlights
  • Mood-based recommendations
  • Unified watchlist across streaming services
  • AI-powered personalized picks
  • New release and expiring title alerts
  • Track viewing history
  • Filter by critic scores
Features
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Keep track of every movie and episode you watch with FlickPicker. Save your next picks in one watchlist, get upcoming episode reminders, and find where titles are streaming. TRACK EVERYTHING YOU WATCH • Movies, TV shows, seasons and individual episodes • Ratings, reactions, watch dates, theater visits, reviews and private notes • Custom lists for every mood, person or movie night • Release calendar and alerts for upcoming episodes KNOW WHERE TO WATCH — ANYWHERE See what streams in your region, compare streaming, rental and purchase options, prices and video quality, and open supported providers directly. Premium unlocks every country’s catalogue and worldwide availability for each title. POWERFUL DISCOVERY CONTROLS Go beyond one filter at a time. Combine genres, tags, streaming services, release periods, ratings, languages, runtimes and even actors or directors. Hide watched titles, sort results your way and save filter recipes for every mood. A complete movie guide and series guide brings together trailers, cast and crew, related titles, IMDb, Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes ratings, plus regional streaming, rental and purchase options. BRING YOUR HISTORY Import your watch history, ratings and watchlist from Trakt, TV Time, Letterboxd or IMDb—or use a CSV or pasted list. Premium can keep Trakt automatically synced. BETTER WITH FRIENDS Find friends by username or email, share the lists and activity you choose, compare Taste Match, send recommendations and log who watched with you. When nobody can agree, Pick Together helps decide movie night. FOLLOW THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORIES Follow favorite actors, directors, writers and other creators. Your Inbox keeps you updated on new projects, trailers, release dates and when something starts streaming. MAKE IT YOURS Choose your preferred posters and covers, reorder or hide sections across Home and detail pages, and jump back in faster with widgets, Siri and shortcuts. See your Taste Profile, share beautiful cards and watch heat maps, and revisit each month with Monthly Wrapped. Optional AI recommendations can also turn your mood, available time and services into a focused shortlist. FlickPicker is free to start. Premium adds unlimited lists, worldwide streaming availability, automatic Trakt sync, widgets, the full Wrapped archive and more. Available on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Terms & Conditions: https://theflickpicker.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://theflickpicker.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

CGP Spotlight4 screens
TV Show Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CGP Spotlight at 15.1 against TV Show Tracker's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. CGP Spotlight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and TV Show Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CGP Spotlight ships an update weekly, TV Show Tracker every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CGP Spotlight versus TV Show Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCGP SpotlightTV Show Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (403 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—403 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB134 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCGP Spotlight Inc.Whimseed Studio Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CGP Spotlight

Subscriptions1
  • CGP Spotlight Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
6 purchases

TV Show Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • FlickPicker Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly — Best Value7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Popcorn$0.99
  • Big Popcorn$2.99
  • Movie Night Combo$5.99
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  • Lifetime Premium$89.99

Questions

Is CGP Spotlight free?
CGP Spotlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Show Tracker free?
TV Show Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CGP Spotlight or TV Show Tracker have ads?
Neither CGP Spotlight nor TV Show Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CGP Spotlight or TV Show Tracker?
CGP Spotlight ships an update weekly, and TV Show Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, CGP Spotlight was updated on November 13, 2026 and TV Show Tracker on November 13, 2026.

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