# iTV Shows vs TV Forecast

iTV Shows and TV Forecast both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of TV Forecast's written reviews are positive against 46% of iTV Shows's. TV Forecast also leads on ratings volume (656 vs 192) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). iTV Shows's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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 Forecast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTV Shows holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 192 and 656 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of iTV Shows's written reviews are positive against 59% of TV Forecast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, TV Forecast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTV Shows | TV Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427/reviews)** | [4.4 (656 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-forecast-show-tracker/id1454200438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 192 | **656** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antoine Gamond](https://appshunter.io/developer/741292430) | [Matt Comi](https://appshunter.io/developer/290859727) |

## 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 Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-forecast-show-tracker/id1454200438)

Easily track your favorite TV shows and movies. Get notifications for new releases and upcoming episodes, mark your viewing progress, and discover new content. Explore detailed information, trailers, and cast details for all your media.

**Highlights:** Track upcoming releases and episodes, Mark viewing progress, Sync progress with friends and family, Discover trending and related content, View detailed show/movie information, Watch trailers and behind-the-scenes footage, Sync with iCloud and Trakt

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Forecast Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| TV Forecast Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| TV Forecast Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTV Shows free?

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

### Is TV Forecast free?

TV Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTV Shows or TV Forecast?

iTV Shows is rated higher. iTV Shows averages 4.6 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while TV Forecast averages 4.4 from 656 ratings.

### Do iTV Shows or TV Forecast have ads?

Neither iTV Shows nor TV Forecast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTV Shows or TV Forecast?

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, and TV Forecast every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTV Shows was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Forecast on September 21, 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.*