# iTV Shows vs GPC iTV

The clearest difference is rating: iTV Shows at 4.6 against GPC iTV's 2.6. iTV Shows also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (192 vs 5). GPC iTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTV Shows sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 2 months. GPC iTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTV Shows holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTV Shows has 192 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of iTV Shows's written reviews are positive against 33% of GPC iTV's.

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, GPC iTV every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTV Shows | GPC iTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpc-itv/id1447376583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Antoine Gamond](https://appshunter.io/developer/741292430) | [TiVo Platform Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/324632173) |

## 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


### GPC iTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpc-itv/id1447376583)

Stream popular channels, live news, and sports on your Apple TV and wireless devices. Enjoy features like cloud DVR, replay TV, and personalized recommendations without needing a set-top box.

**Highlights:** Live streaming of channels, news, and sports, Cloud DVR for recording and playback, Replay TV for missed content, Personalized recommendations based on viewing habits, No set-top box required, Multiple user profiles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTV Shows free?

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

### Is GPC iTV free?

GPC iTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTV Shows or GPC iTV?

iTV Shows is rated higher. iTV Shows averages 4.6 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while GPC iTV averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do iTV Shows or GPC iTV have ads?

Neither iTV Shows nor GPC iTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTV Shows or GPC iTV?

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, and GPC iTV every 4 months. Most recently, iTV Shows was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPC iTV on September 14, 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.*