# Television Time vs Rippple

The clearest difference is rating: Television Time at 4.7 against Rippple's 4.2. Television Time also leads on ratings volume (902 vs 88) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Television Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rippple sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Television Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Television Time has 902 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Television Time's written reviews are positive against 64% of Rippple's.

Television Time ships an update every 3 weeks, Rippple every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Television Time | Rippple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (902 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/television-time/id969714962/reviews)** | [4.2 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rippple-legacy-version/id1309894528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **902** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **67.8% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maximilian Litteral](https://appshunter.io/developer/467232088) | [Kevin Cador](https://appshunter.io/developer/327532638) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Rippple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rippple-legacy-version/id1309894528)

Discover trending movies and TV shows, track your viewing history, and share your thoughts with a vibrant community. Find where to stream content and manage your watchlists with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Discover trending and popular content, Track watched movies and episodes, Share comments and ratings, Find where to stream content, Manage watch history and lists, Customizable app appearance, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Experience | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Experience | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Experience | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful UI/design
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Feature-rich and customizable
- ✅ Excellent Trakt integration
- 💡 Better than official Trakt app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Free version is nearly useless
- ⚠️ Misleading free trial information
- 📉 Trakt limits affect app usage
- 😩 Constant Trakt logouts

**Reported bugs**

- Trakt auto log out persists
- App not loading anything
- 404 error when logging in
- Sync issues with Trakt.tv
- Likes and comments routinely fail

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync instead of Trakt
- Lifetime subscription option
- Sort watchlist by recently added
- Add multiple countries/services to 'Where to Watch'
- Search directly within watchlist


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Television Time free?

Television Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rippple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Television Time or Rippple?

Television Time is rated higher. Television Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 902 ratings, while Rippple averages 4.2 from 88 ratings.

### Do Television Time or Rippple have ads?

Neither Television Time nor Rippple shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Television Time or Rippple?

Television Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rippple every 5 weeks. Most recently, Television Time was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rippple on October 29, 2026.

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