Comparison

WatchQueue vs WatchStack

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

Head to head
About

WatchQueue

This app consolidates all your streaming services into one place, tracking shows and movies, indicating where to watch them, and helping you decide what to play next. It syncs across Apple devices and can integrate with Trakt and Plex for a comprehensive viewing history.

Highlights
  • Tracks shows and movies episode by episode
  • Identifies where each title is streaming
  • Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
  • Integrates with Trakt and Plex watchlists
  • Personalized discovery based on streaming services
  • Sort and shuffle in-progress shows
Features
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Stop juggling six streaming apps just to remember where you left off. WatchQueue is one home for everything you're watching — it tracks every show and movie down to the episode, shows you where to stream each one, and always knows what to play next. KNOW WHAT'S NEXT Open any series and the next unwatched episode is already waiting — with its synopsis, air date, and a one-tap jump into the app that's streaming it. Mark episodes or whole seasons watched, and your Up Next keeps itself current. WHERE TO WATCH — YOURS FIRST Every title shows exactly which apps carry it, split into Stream and Rent or Buy. The services you already pay for surface first, so you never rent something you could've streamed for free. DISCOVER SOMETHING TO WATCH New episodes this week, what's trending, and what's popular — plus a personalized row for each of your streaming services, so Discover reflects what you can actually watch tonight. YOUR LISTS, TOGETHER The Lists tab brings your Trakt lists and your Plex watchlist into one place as clean rails of poster art. Add anything to a list straight from Discover, Search, or a title's page. DECIDE IN SECONDS Not sure what to put on? Sort your in-progress shows by Fewest Left, Most Left, or Recently Watched — or just hit Shuffle. Started something months ago and drifted? Round up the ones you abandoned and finish them or let them go. ONE APP, EVERY SCREEN WatchQueue is a universal app: buy it once and it's yours on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Your whole queue stays in sync across all of them through iCloud — no account required. BRING YOUR HISTORY (OPTIONAL) • Connect Trakt to pull in everything you've already watched and keep your progress in sync everywhere. • Point WatchQueue at your Plex server and it marks what you already own right on the posters — then opens any title or episode in Plex or Infuse. WatchQueue is great the moment you open it, and even better with the services you already use. One queue, finally in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thecreativebreakdown.com/watchqueue/privacy/

About

WatchStack

Features
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Never wonder what to watch next. WatchStack keeps every show and movie you mean to watch in one ordered queue — and tells you where each one is streaming. YOUR QUEUE, YOUR ORDER • Add anything from TMDB's catalog of movies and shows • Reorder your queue so the next thing you watch is always on top • Sort by popularity, rating, release date, or A–Z • Filter to only what's on the services you subscribe to TRACK EVERY EPISODE • Mark seasons and episodes as watched, with progress bars per show • Your watched history keeps ratings and watch dates • Pick up long-running shows exactly where you left off KNOW WHERE TO WATCH • See which streaming services carry each title (powered by JustWatch) • Jump straight to the service with one tap • Tell WatchStack which services you pay for and it highlights what's included SMART SUGGESTIONS • "Pick for me tonight" chooses from your queue when you can't decide • For You recommendations based on what you've watched and rated • Reminders for premieres and new episodes of shows you follow SHARE & IMPORT • Shared lists: build a watchlist with your partner, family, or friends via invite code • Import your existing watchlist and ratings from a CSV export • Import and sync with your Trakt account • Stats: hours watched, top genres, and your viewing pace EVERYWHERE YOU WATCH • iPhone, iPad , and Apple TV • Sign in with Apple; your queue syncs across devices WatchStack is completely free, with no ads and no subscriptions. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability data powered by JustWatch.

Screenshots

WatchQueue4 screens
WatchStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WatchStack at none against WatchQueue's 2. WatchStack also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. WatchQueue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. WatchStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchQueue ships an update every 9 days, WatchStack daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
WatchQueue versus WatchStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchQueueWatchStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJEFFREY PINILLADtimesTwo Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

WatchQueue

Subscriptions1
  • WatchQueue Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • WatchQueue Pro$19.99
None

WatchStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchQueue free?
WatchQueue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WatchStack free?
WatchStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WatchQueue or WatchStack have ads?
Neither WatchQueue nor WatchStack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WatchQueue or WatchStack?
WatchQueue ships an update every 9 days, and WatchStack daily. Most recently, WatchQueue was updated on October 31, 2026 and WatchStack on October 28, 2026.

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