Comparison

ScreenQ vs Whatcha Watching

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

Head to head
About

ScreenQ

Easily track TV shows and get notified before new episodes air. This app offers a streamlined experience with no sign-ins required, syncing data via iCloud. Unlock advanced features like unlimited favorites and custom lists with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • No sign-in required
  • Track watched episodes
  • Episode air date notifications
  • Unified show calendar
  • Home-screen widget
  • iCloud sync
  • Unlimited favorites (Pro)
Features
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• No sign ins - no email signup, no third-party login. • Track every show you watch without the bloat. • Get notified before episodes air. • Easily import existing watch lists. ScreenQ is a streamlined TV tracker built for people who actually watch shows. Mark episodes watched as you go, see exactly when the next one airs in a unified calendar, and get notifications before each new episode drops. A home-screen widget shows what's up next or new season premieres. Everything syncs through your iCloud account - no third-party login and no email signup. ScreenQ Pro unlocks the power-user surface: • Unlimited favorites and custom shows • Per-episode notes & ratings • Custom artwork for any show • Lists for grouping the way you watch • Air-date offsets • Configurable widget • Rewatch tracking ScreenQ Pro is available as a 1-month free trial on monthly, plus yearly and lifetime options. Privacy: All your library data stays in your own iCloud account. ScreenQ does not advertise from your data or share data with third parties. Show data and artwork from TVmaze (CC BY-SA). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ryansmith18561.github.io/screenq-legal/

About

Whatcha Watching

Discover your next favorite show with personalized recommendations and curated lists. Connect with friends to see what they're watching and build your own watch queues. Streamlining your entertainment choices, privately and securely.

Highlights
  • Personalized show recommendations
  • Search by title, actor, service, genre
  • Build watch lists (queue, liked, disliked)
  • Connect and share with friends only
  • See friends' ratings and reviews
  • Stream availability information
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Only watch what's worth it. Whatcha Watching helps you find your next show in seconds and see what the people you trust are actually watching. FIND YOUR NEXT SHOW Search by title, actor, streaming service, or genre. Get personalized picks based on what you and your friends love, plus what's trending this week — all in one place. BUILD YOUR OWN LISTS Queue shows to watch later, mark the ones you Liked, and flag what you Disliked. Everything you track lives in one place, sorted your way. SHARE WITH FRIENDS ONLY No strangers. No algorithm deciding what you see. Connect with the friends you trust, browse their Liked, Queue, and Disliked lists, and discover your next favorite show. Invite links open right in the app. KNOW BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY Open any show to see where to stream it, read the synopsis, and — best of all — see your friends' ratings and reviews before you commit. A FEED OF FRIENDS, NOT ADS Keep up with what your circle is loving right now, and get a heads-up when a new season drops for a show you Liked. YOUR WATCH LIFE IN ONE PLACE Your profile keeps every show you've watched, queued, and rated together, with stats and activity at a glance. Sign in with Apple or Google and your lists sync across devices. CONTENT NOTICE Show information (titles, descriptions, artwork) is provided by The Movie Database (TMDB). Whatcha Watching is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Whatcha Watching is free to use. Private and friends-only. An internet connection is required.

Screenshots

ScreenQ4 screens
Whatcha Watching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whatcha Watching at none against ScreenQ's 6. Whatcha Watching also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). ScreenQ's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. ScreenQ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whatcha Watching asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whatcha Watching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScreenQ ships an update every 3 days, Whatcha Watching every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScreenQ versus Whatcha Watching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenQWhatcha Watching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRyan SmithJeffrey Rosenstock

Customer experience

ScreenQ

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Whatcha Watching

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ScreenQ

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Tip - Small$0.99
  • Tip - Medium$2.99
  • Tip Large$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Whatcha Watching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScreenQ free?
ScreenQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Whatcha Watching free?
Whatcha Watching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScreenQ or Whatcha Watching?
Whatcha Watching is rated higher. ScreenQ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Whatcha Watching averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ScreenQ or Whatcha Watching have ads?
Neither ScreenQ nor Whatcha Watching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScreenQ or Whatcha Watching?
ScreenQ ships an update every 3 days, and Whatcha Watching every 4 days. Most recently, ScreenQ was updated on September 8, 2026 and Whatcha Watching on September 18, 2026.

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