Stargold vs Watchlistr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stargold
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Reach for the stars. Discover a universe of movies and series. Rate, Review, Tag, Share and Recommend them. Manage and discover movies and series. Rate, tag, review, add notes, keep track of releases, create lists and more. Add media to your watchlist so you never miss anything again. Enjoy Cinema, as it’s meant to be. Rating Systems • Stargold includes rating systems so you can rate and catalog your media with a system that best fits your needs, from a simple like or dislike, to a classic 10 stars rating. You'll love them. • You can choose a system where all stars are positive, or one that goes from neutral to positive or negative like 4 to 5 Stars that goes from Brown, Tangerine and Orange to Gold and Loved, and rate to your heart’s content. Rate and share • Share your ratings with others and recommend that which matters most. Watchlist and Seenlist Galaxies of stars • Keep track of the movies you want to watch. Then mark them as seen, and rate them. Create your own lists and curate content you love. Track movies and series you love and discover new favorites. The sky is the limit Stargold Plus unlocks: - Unlimited lists - Unlimited list items - Unlimited list items on watchOS app Stargold Plus also helps develop advanced features Any feedback? Contact us at feedback@stargold.co or tweet us @StargoldApp Share your ratings and reviews on Twitter or Facebook @StargoldApp Note: This app is for managing your watchlist and rating, it’s not for streaming, downloading nor watching movies. --------------- Stargold Plus is available as an optional subscription. The subscription will be charged through your Apple ID account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time by going to your iTunes Store settings or clicking Manage Subscriptions. Terms: stargold.co/terms Privacy: stargold.co/privacy This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. Artwork, logos, photos, trademarks or other copyrighted materials used on Stargold are the property of their respective owners.
Watchlistr
Discover, track, and manage your favorite movies and TV shows. Get detailed information, find where to stream, and receive release reminders. Organize your watchlist with custom folders and sorting options.
- Discover new and classic movies/shows
- Search by title, actor, or genre
- Detailed media information
- Find streaming/rental options
- Set release reminders
- Manage and organize watchlists
- Share favorite finds
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Discover and track your favorite movies and shows with Watchlistr! • Browse: View all the latest blockbusters to classic films & binge-worthy series. Within both media tabs you'll find dedicated sections showcasing popular titles from curated lists & a streaming service section. Additionally, the TV Show tab has a section highlighting shows airing today and those scheduled for tomorrow! Sorting options on media sections, providing you with more control over how you view your content. • Search: Easily find what you're looking for with a powerful search functionality, with a search history for quick and easy access. Track down your favorite actors or tap the genre button to unveil a list, offering a preview of 20 captivating media entries. Collections are shown when available upon searching for movies. • Detailed Info: Get comprehensive details about each media with a single tap. When viewing shows, scroll to the season section to view a quick count of its episodes, tap on it to view the season's episode list. Easily find out where to stream or rent your favorite media, simply tap on the app icon within the media details to seamlessly navigate to the respective app, if installed. If not, it will redirect you to the TMDB site for details. Collections are also shown for movies, providing a complete viewing experience. You can also tap on a cast member to discover other related media featuring the same actor or actress. View different masterpieces of movies and shows in the ‘Suggested’ section when viewing titles, offering suggestions based on your interests. • Share Button: A convenient way to share your favorite finds! Share directly from the media’s detail view. Simply tap the share button, send it to someone, and it’ll navigate them directly to the media’s detail page. • Notifications: Set up reminders to stay in the loop when a new movie or episode is released or if you want to rewatch your favorites. They come with a unique notification sound to make your alerts stand out! • Manage Watchlist: Mark each piece of media as "watched" right down to individual episodes. When marking each media as "watched" it adds a badge near the media. You may also hold down on a show or movie for convenient access to set custom reminders, view if there is a next episode available for a show or schedule alerts for upcoming releases for a movie directly from your watchlist. Long-press on any movie or show in your watchlist to mark it as ‘Watching’. This will pin the media to the top of your list until you long-press again to mark it as 'Done Watching’. Additionally, with shows in your watchlist, if a new episode is airing, the 'New Episode' badge will show. There are options to sort your watchlist alphabetically, by its watched status, or by its added date are available. Create folders to group your favorites, sort by genre, and keep things tidy your way. • Profile: Personalize your profile with a profile picture and change the color of the two different texts. Your profile will also tell you how many movies/episodes you’ve marked as watched, see how many notifications you have scheduled, view the new episodes count, and customize the appearance to choose between light or dark mode to suit your viewing preferences and you can choose where the app opens—whether it’s Movies, Profile, or TV Shows. • Sign Up with Apple or Google: Sign up with Apple or Google for an alternative secure and convenient sign-in experience or seamlessly link your preferred provider to your Firebase account for a unified login experience. Try out Watchlistr using the temp user option, allowing you to explore some of the app's features without the need to sign-up!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stargold at daily against Watchlistr's every 5 weeks. Watchlistr's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Stargold sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Watchlistr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Stargold ships an update daily, Watchlistr every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stargold | Watchlistr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Lopez | Ruben Manzano |
In-app purchases
Stargold
- Stargold Plus$0.991 Month
Watchlistr
- Blockbuster Buddy$0.99
- Hollywood Hero$2.99
- Golden Ticket Holder$4.99









