Comparison

Episody vs Purplecast

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

Head to head
About

Episody

Features
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Episody is the lean, focused TV tracker. No social feed, no algorithm, no bloat — just your shows and exactly what to watch next. Add the shows you're following, mark episodes as you go, and pick up right where you left off. Built by one indie developer who actually watches TV, Episody stays simple and does one thing well. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Track every show — what you've watched, what's next, and what's coming up • Mark an episode — or a whole season — watched in a tap • Keep a watchlist of the shows you're following • Rate episodes and remember how each one made you feel • Earn badges for your watching milestones • Search shows and find your next binge • A minimal, distraction-free design that gets out of your way EPISODY SUPPORTER Love the app and want to keep it running? Become a supporter: • Instant reminders the moment a watchlist show drops a new episode • A completely ad-free experience Supporting is entirely optional — the core app is free Terms of Use: https://legal.episody.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://legal.episody.app/privacy

About

Purplecast

This app helps you track TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts in one place. Organize your media, discover new content with personalized recommendations, and engage with a community of fellow entertainment enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Track TV shows by season and episode
  • Organize video game playlists
  • Follow podcasts and track episodes
  • Discover personalized recommendations
  • Rate, review, and discuss content
  • Sync library across devices
  • Import and export entertainment data
Features
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Purplecast is your personal entertainment tracker for TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts all in one beautifully organized place. Build your library, record what you've watched, played, or listened to, and discover what to enjoy next. Whether you're catching up on a series, exploring new movies, working through your gaming backlog, or following your favorite podcasts, Purplecast makes it easy to stay organized. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Discover recommendations based on your viewing, gaming, and listening history. Browse personalized suggestions and save the titles that catch your interest. TRACK YOUR ENTERTAINMENT • Track TV shows by season and episode • Save movies and mark them as watched • Organize your video game playlist and record completed games • Follow podcasts and track individual episodes • View upcoming TV episodes, movie releases, and game releases • Mark all existing podcast episodes as listened to when catching up RATE, REVIEW, AND DISCUSS • Rate TV shows, movies, games, podcasts, and individual episodes • Write and share reviews • Explore ratings and reviews from other Purplecast members • Discuss TV episodes, movies, games, podcasts, and podcast episodes • Reply to comments and mention other community members • Report or block users and content when needed DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT • Explore popular, trending, and top-rated entertainment • Find where movies and TV shows are available to stream • Browse detailed descriptions, genres, release information, and related titles • Receive notifications when new episodes are released • Get personalized suggestions based on the entertainment you already enjoy YOUR PROFILE AND HISTORY • View your recently watched, played, and listened-to history • Explore ratings, favorites, statistics, and top genres • Create a community profile and choose which sections are publicly visible • Visit other members' profiles through reviews and discussions • Sync your library and progress across your devices IMPORT, EXPORT, AND WIDGETS • Import existing entertainment history from supported services • Export your library, history, ratings, reviews, and other account data • Add iOS widgets for quick access to upcoming releases and unwatched totals • Choose light mode, dark mode, or match your device settings PURPLECAST PLUS Purplecast Plus is an optional supporter membership that helps fund servers, data updates, notifications, and continued development. Members receive early access to selected features and a distinctive Plus member badge. Spend less time remembering where you left off, and more time enjoying what comes next. This app is governed by Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Episody4 screens
Purplecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Purplecast at none against Episody's shown. Purplecast also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Episody sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Purplecast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Episody ships an update every 3 weeks, Purplecast weekly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Episody versus Purplecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpisodyPurplecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB16 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStanislav ValkanovPurple Hat Ventures, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Episody

Subscriptions4
  • Supporter$4.991 Month
  • Supporter+$9.991 Month
  • Super Supporter$19.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Patron$99.991 Month
1 purchases

Purplecast

Subscriptions1
  • Purplecast Plus$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Episody free?
Episody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purplecast free?
Purplecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Episody or Purplecast have ads?
Episody shows ads; Purplecast does not.
Which is updated more often, Episody or Purplecast?
Episody ships an update every 3 weeks, and Purplecast weekly. Most recently, Episody was updated on October 12, 2026 and Purplecast on October 12, 2026.

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