NextEp vs Next Episode Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NextEp
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NextEp is the simplest way to keep track of the TV shows you're watching β and never lose your place again. Add any series, mark episodes as you watch them, and NextEp tells you exactly what to watch next. Your entire watch history lives on your device: no account, no sign-up, no ads. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Up Next β See the next episode to watch for every show, sorted so you always know where you left off. β’ Coming Up β Track upcoming episodes with a countdown to their air date. β’ My Shows β Browse your whole collection at a glance, with progress bars and a quick filter. β’ Discover β Search thousands of TV shows and start tracking in one tap. β’ One-tap tracking β Mark a single episode, a whole season, or everything up to a point. β’ Stay current β Pull to refresh and NextEp checks your shows for newly aired episodes. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything you track is stored locally on your device. NextEp doesn't require an account and doesn't collect your personal data. Show information is provided by the free TVMaze community database. BEAUTIFUL & SIMPLE A clean, modern interface with full support for light and dark mode. Fast, focused, and made for people who just want to keep up with their shows. Download NextEp and always know what to watch next.
Next Episode Tracker
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Keep track of what you watch and what comes next. Next Episode Tracker brings your TV shows, movies and viewing progress into one personal library. YOUR LIBRARY Search for shows and movies, discover popular titles and save the ones you want to follow. YOUR WATCH PROGRESS Mark episodes, seasons and movies as watched. See the episodes you still have to watch, and choose whether to mark earlier episodes when you catch up. YOUR EPISODE CALENDAR Browse past and upcoming episode dates. Scroll through your schedule and return to the current week with Today. OPTIONAL REMINDERS Choose reminders before or after an episode's scheduled start time. Notifications depend on available schedule information, device permissions and operating system delivery. SHOW AND EPISODE DETAILS Explore descriptions, seasons, cast and trailers where available. Find viewing services listed for a title; availability varies by country and service. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Your library and watch progress are stored on your device. The app is free, with no advertising or paid subscriptions. An internet connection is needed to search and update catalog information. Previously downloaded details can be used while available in the local cache. Next Episode Tracker is a tracking app. It does not stream movies or TV episodes. This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB. Watch availability information is supplied by JustWatch through TMDB.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Next Episode Tracker at every 3 days against NextEp's every 2 weeks. Next Episode Tracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NextEp ships an update every 2 weeks, Next Episode Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NextEp | Next Episode Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mehmet Sinan Tahirdag | Ionut Alexandru Brulea |
In-app purchases
NextEp
No in-app purchases
Next Episode Tracker
No in-app purchases









