Comparison

Watchloom vs Folge

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

Head to head
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.

About

Folge

Features
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Folge is a quiet, private tracker for TV shows and movies. See what comes next, mark an episode or movie as watched, and get on with your day. There is no account, social feed, ratings, ads, or clutter. WHAT'S NEXT - See the next unwatched episode for every series you follow - Browse upcoming episodes and season premieres - Get optional notifications and use Home Screen or Lock Screen widgets LIBRARY AND DISCOVERY - Follow TV shows, keep movies on your watchlist, and track your progress - Search titles and explore plots, cast, seasons, episodes, and release details - Check where a title is available to watch in your selected region - Import a compatible ZIP export and review uncertain matches BACKUP AND PRIVACY Export a portable JSON backup or keep automatic snapshots in your iCloud Drive. Your library, history, and settings stay on your device. Folge has no backend or third-party analytics. iCloud Drive backups remain files in your Apple Account. Folge is free and available in English and German. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Where-to-watch information is powered by JustWatch.

Screenshots

Watchloom4 screens
Folge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Watchloom at 3 against Folge's 1. Watchloom also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watchloom ships an update every 5 weeks, Folge monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Watchloom versus Folge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchloomFolge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB8 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYunus Can TurhanEdin Cenanovic

In-app purchases

None

Watchloom

No in-app purchases

None

Folge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watchloom free?
Watchloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folge free?
Folge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watchloom or Folge have ads?
Neither Watchloom nor Folge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watchloom or Folge?
Watchloom ships an update every 5 weeks, and Folge monthly. Most recently, Watchloom was updated on October 24, 2026 and Folge on October 31, 2026.

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