Comparison

iTV Shows vs Television Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTV Shows

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
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iTV Shows is the best series tracker you’ve ever seen. This powerful app helps you follow your favorite shows and discover new ones in just minutes. Seamless experience • No sign-in to get you started • No ads whatsoever • No data sold to a third party. Privacy matters. Access everything • With the use of multiple databases, your series information has never been so accurate • Have a sneak peek of the day with our built-in widget Keep track • Mark your watched episodes • Easily see next episode to watch • Receive notifications when a new episode begins Synchronization • With iCloud built in, your series and watched episodes are kept up to date across all your devices • Open your trakt.tv account to keep all of your data from trakt.tv in sync Discover • Access the most watched series of the moment • Never miss a series premiere Statistics • See your global progression • Look at how much time you spend watching TV Follow us on Twitter — @iTVShowsApp Designed exclusively for iOS. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.itvshowsapp.com/privacy.html

About

Television Time

Easily track your favorite TV shows with a beautiful interface and comprehensive features. Sync your progress, view upcoming episodes with widgets, and access detailed statistics about your viewing habits. Offers a free tier with limitations and a premium subscription for unlimited tracking and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Beautiful interface for show tracking
  • Sync progress with Trakt.tv or iCloud
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets for upcoming episodes
  • Detailed viewing statistics
  • Information on cast and crew
  • Rich notifications and keyboard shortcuts
Features
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Television Time is the best way to track the shows you watch, with a beautiful interface and a ton of features. "We tested a bunch of apps and found that Television Time is the best TV tracker for iOS." - The Sweet Setup "Television Time gives you a fighting chance of tracking all the great shows you'd like to see - regardless of where or when they happen to be airing." - Craig Grannell, British GQ "Television Time is my favorite TV show tracker that integrates with trakt.tv" - MacStories Features • Beautiful design: Easily navigate between series and episodes to find everything you need to know. • Sync your progress with Trakt.tv (Plus) or over iCloud • Widgets: View upcoming shows, or episodes you missed, on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. • Stats: View your overall series progress, time spent watching TV, and more. • Information about the cast and crew • Support for rich notifications, universal links, keyboard shortcuts and pointer, alternate app icons, and more. Contact Follow us on Twitter @TelevisionApp or send an email to support@televisiontime.app for questions, comments, and support. Television Time Plus Television Time is free for up to 5 shows. Subscribe or purchase Television Time Plus to: • Track unlimited shows • Sync your progress with Trakt.tv • Unlock additional app icons • Sync upcoming episodes with your Calendar • Receive notifications for upcoming shows Privacy Policy: https://github.com/MaxHasADHD/PrivacyPolicies/blob/master/TelevisionTime.md Terms of Service: https://github.com/MaxHasADHD/PrivacyPolicies/blob/master/TelevisionTimeTerms.md

Screenshots

iTV Shows4 screens
Television Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

iTV Shows and Television Time both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Television Time's written reviews are positive against 46% of iTV Shows's. Television Time also leads on ratings volume (902 vs 226) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTV Shows sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Television Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iTV Shows against 4.7 for Television Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 902 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of iTV Shows's written reviews are positive against 68% of Television Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, Television Time every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTV Shows versus Television Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTV ShowsTelevision Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (226 ratings)4.7 (902 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews67.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226902 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntoine GamondMaximilian Litteral

Customer experience

iTV Shows

All ratings192 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative41.5%

Television Time

All ratings899 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative20.5%

Bugs and requests

iTV Shows

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Television Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iTV Shows

Subscriptions4
  • iTV Shows+ Monthly$1.991 Month
  • iTV Shows+ Quaterly sub.$3.993 Months
  • iTV Shows+ Yearly Special1 Year trial$6.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • iTV Shows+ Yearly Sub.$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • iTV Shows+ Lifetime$24.99
7 purchases

Television Time

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Subscription$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Large Tip$11.99
Show 2 more
  • Extra Large Tip$14.99
  • TelevisionTime Plus (Lifetime)$74.99

Questions

Is iTV Shows free?
iTV Shows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Television Time free?
Television Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTV Shows or Television Time?
Television Time is rated higher. iTV Shows averages 4.6 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Television Time averages 4.7 from 902 ratings.
Do iTV Shows or Television Time have ads?
Neither iTV Shows nor Television Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTV Shows or Television Time?
iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, and Television Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTV Shows was updated on November 6, 2026 and Television Time on November 1, 2026.

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