# iTV Shows vs Alpha ArenaX

The clearest difference is update cadence: iTV Shows at every 10 days against Alpha ArenaX's every 2 months. Alpha ArenaX's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Alpha ArenaX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, Alpha ArenaX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTV Shows | Alpha ArenaX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **224** | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antoine Gamond](https://appshunter.io/developer/741292430) | [Axivolabs AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812176776) |

## 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


### Alpha ArenaX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-arenax/id6758664864)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 250 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Silver 800 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 600 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Silver 2K | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 1500 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Silver 5K | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 3500 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTV Shows free?

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

### Is Alpha ArenaX free?

Alpha ArenaX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do iTV Shows or Alpha ArenaX have ads?

Neither iTV Shows nor Alpha ArenaX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTV Shows or Alpha ArenaX?

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, and Alpha ArenaX every 2 months. Most recently, iTV Shows was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alpha ArenaX on October 25, 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.*