Cliffhanger vs Serialous
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
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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.
Serialous
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Keep track of every TV show you're watching — all in one place. Serialous shows you what's airing today, what's coming this week, and how far you've watched through each season. Add shows from anywhere: select a show name in any app, tap Share, choose Serialous, and it's saved to your list instantly. My Shows See all your shows at a glance with progress bars, next episode info, and airing status. Sort by name, status, or what's coming out next. Schedule Today's episodes up top, the rest of the week below — so you never miss a new release. Where to Watch See which streaming services carry each show in your country, with live availability updates. Never miss an episode Get a notification the day a new episode drops, plus a weekly digest of everything coming up — so you always know what to watch next. No account needed. Your data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cliffhanger at every 2 months against Serialous's every 4 months. Cliffhanger also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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.
Cliffhanger ships an update every 2 months, Serialous every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Cliffhanger | Serialous |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAXWELL LOUIS RAYMAN | Igor Tsallagov |
In-app purchases
Cliffhanger
No in-app purchases
Serialous
No in-app purchases









