# iTV Shows vs Television Time

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 (904 vs 226) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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 904 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of iTV Shows's written reviews are positive against 68% of Television Time's.

iTV Shows ships an update every 10 days, Television Time every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTV Shows | Television Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itv-shows/id741292427/reviews) | **[4.7 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/television-time/id969714962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 226 | **904** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **67.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antoine Gamond](https://appshunter.io/developer/741292430) | [Maximilian Litteral](https://appshunter.io/developer/467232088) |

## 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 (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### Television Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/television-time/id969714962)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $11.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| TelevisionTime Plus (Lifetime) | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 904 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 6, 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.*