# iTV Shows vs TV Show Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is ads: iTV Shows at none against TV Show Tracker Pro's shown. iTV Shows also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). TV Show Tracker Pro's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTV Shows sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months and TV Show Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iTV Shows against 4.6 for TV Show Tracker Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 224 and 163 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of iTV Shows's written reviews are positive against 80% of TV Show Tracker Pro's.

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, TV Show Tracker Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTV Shows | TV Show Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427/reviews)** | [4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-show-tracker-pro/id1046485800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 163 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 44 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antoine Gamond](https://appshunter.io/developer/741292430) | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) |

## What reviewers say

### iTV Shows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427)

Easily track your favorite TV series and discover new ones with this powerful app. Mark watched episodes, see what's next, and get notified about new releases. Enjoy a seamless, private experience with iCloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Track favorite TV series, Discover new shows, Mark watched episodes, See next episode details, New episode notifications, iCloud synchronization, Trakt.tv integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTV Shows+ 2 months | $0.99 | per 2 months |
| iTV Shows+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| iTV Shows+ Quaterly sub. | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| iTV Shows+ Yearly Special | $6.99 | per year |
| iTV Shows+ Yearly Sub. | $9.99 | per year |
| iTV Shows+ Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best TV tracking app
- 👍 Great interface and design
- 👍 Helpful for keeping up with shows
- 👍 Accurate and up-to-date information
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable sync and data loss
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔒 Forced to pay for updates
- 🐛 Slow development and lack of support

**Reported bugs**

- Episodes randomly marked as unwatched
- Shows disappearing from the app
- Search function not working
- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates
- iCloud/Trakt sync not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add movie tracking
- Customizable categories and sorting
- Ability to add personal notes
- Improved notification system
- Restore removed features from previous versions


### TV Show Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-show-tracker-pro/id1046485800)

Easily track your favorite TV shows, discover new ones, and find out where to watch them. Get episode alerts, view detailed show information, and manage your watchlist with a clean interface and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Track favorite TV shows, Discover new series, Find where to watch shows, Customizable episode notifications, Detailed show information (trailers, cast, etc.), Calendar view of upcoming episodes, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 👍 Keeps track of favorite shows
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Accurate scheduling
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is glitchy
- 🐛 Not all added shows appear
- 🐛 Not working for the last week
- 🐛 Shows not updated on calendar
- 🐛 Not updating daily shows

**Reported bugs**

- Shows not appearing in the app
- App not working
- Calendar not showing show times
- App not syncing with iOS calendar
- Cannot search multiple words

**Requested features**

- How to transfer devices
- Update for content
- Update for shows
- Add TV realities
- Add timezone selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTV Shows free?

iTV Shows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Show Tracker Pro free?

TV Show Tracker Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTV Shows or TV Show Tracker Pro?

iTV Shows is rated higher. iTV Shows averages 4.6 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while TV Show Tracker Pro averages 4.6 from 163 ratings.

### Do iTV Shows or TV Show Tracker Pro have ads?

TV Show Tracker Pro shows ads; iTV Shows does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTV Shows or TV Show Tracker Pro?

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, and TV Show Tracker Pro every 2 months. Most recently, iTV Shows was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Show Tracker Pro on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*