Serialized vs Nexus STB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Serialized
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Serialized podcasts are podcasts that contain seasons where the listener is encouraged to list each episode of a season in order. The Serialized app is specially designed to help the listener effortlessly listen to this particular type of podcast. The app even allows listeners to listen to more than one season at a time. The app keeps track of each season for the listener.
Nexus STB
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Stream Live TV, Movies, and Series in one app. Fast channel switching, smart search, favorites, reminders, and a smooth TV-style experience. Your all-in-one entertainment hub: Live TV, Movies, and Series with personalized profiles, watch history, reminders, and quick access to favorites. Watch Live TV, blockbuster movies, and trending series with seamless playback, category filters, smart search, and a clean, easy-to-use interface. Nexus STB brings Live TV, Movies, and Series together with intelligent search, reminders, favorites, and a premium viewing experience across screens. Enjoy Live TV, Movies, and Series with smooth playback, personalized recommendations, reminders, and instant access to your favorite content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Serialized at every 2 weeks against Nexus STB's every 2 months. Serialized also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Serialized ships an update every 2 weeks, Nexus STB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Serialized | Nexus STB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glenn Bennett | Biju Mulakavaluppil |
In-app purchases
Serialized
No in-app purchases
Nexus STB
No in-app purchases
