CouchQueue vs Serialous
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CouchQueue
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CouchQueue is a shared TV planner for households. Keep track of what you are watching, what is ready to watch next, and what you are waiting on. CouchQueue syncs through iCloud so everyone in the household can stay on the same list. Features: Track shows across Watching, Ready, and Waiting lists. Share one household queue with another iCloud user. See the next season for each show at a glance. Open and manage your planner from iPhone. Use the Apple TV app as a couch-friendly view for choosing what to watch and updating show status. CouchQueue is built for simple household coordination: less βwhat episode are we on?β and more watching.
Serialous
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Keep track of every TV show you're watching β 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 β 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 β 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: CouchQueue at every 4 days against Serialous's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CouchQueue ships an update every 4 days, Serialous every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | CouchQueue | Serialous |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Evans | Igor Tsallagov |
In-app purchases
CouchQueue
No in-app purchases
Serialous
No in-app purchases









