Comparison

WhatToWatch vs Watchloom

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

Head to head
About

WhatToWatch

Features
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WhatToWatch makes it effortless to decide what to watch next. Swipe through movies and TV shows, save the ones that catch your eye, and instantly see where to stream them. No more endless scrolling through Netflix wondering what to watch. FEATURES β€’ Swipe through trending movies and TV shows β€’ Save titles to Watch Later or mark as already seen β€’ See exactly which streaming services carry each title β€’ Filter by genre β€” Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi and more β€’ Tap any title for full details, cast, and streaming links β€’ Rate and organise your personal library β€’ Undo any accidental swipe GO PRO β€’ Unlimited daily swipes β€’ Save unlimited titles β€’ Ad-free experience β€’ Rate and organize your library Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/whattowatch-app/home

About

Watchloom

Features
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Watchloom is a clean, personal TV series tracker designed to help you remember what you watch and what comes next. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Organize shows as Watching, Watchlist, Paused, Completed, or Dropped. Mark favorites and keep your collection easy to browse. TRACK EPISODE PROGRESS Save the last episode you watched, mark the next episode in seconds, and undo accidental updates. REMEMBER THE DETAILS Add personal notes to any show and view useful information including release dates, platforms, ratings, genres, and cast. STAY READY FOR NEW EPISODES See upcoming episodes with known release dates and choose when Watchloom should remind you. DISCOVER WHAT TO WATCH Browse recommendations based on the genres and shows in your library. SEE YOUR MONTH Review monthly activity, viewing streaks, and achievements. Create a vertical story image to share your watching month. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Your library, progress, favorites, notes, and activity are stored locally on your device. Show and episode information is provided by TVMaze. Data availability and accuracy may vary. Watchloom is free to use and supported by banner advertising.

Screenshots

WhatToWatch4 screens
Watchloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watchloom at none against WhatToWatch's 2. Watchloom also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). WhatToWatch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. WhatToWatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Watchloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatToWatch ships an update every 2 days, Watchloom every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
WhatToWatch versus Watchloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatToWatchWatchloom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB34 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSteffen WeintraubYunus Can Turhan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WhatToWatch

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
None

Watchloom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhatToWatch free?
WhatToWatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watchloom free?
Watchloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WhatToWatch or Watchloom have ads?
Neither WhatToWatch nor Watchloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WhatToWatch or Watchloom?
WhatToWatch ships an update every 2 days, and Watchloom every 2 months. Most recently, WhatToWatch was updated on November 5, 2026 and Watchloom on November 10, 2026.

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