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Best What To Watch Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best what to watch apps on iPhone average 4.8★ across 246+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top What To Watch Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1JustWatch - Movies & TV ShowsJustWatch - Movies & TV ShowsFree4.7★ (29K)YesYesAug 2026
2What to Watch: Films & SeriesWhat to Watch: Films & SeriesFree4.9★ (7)NoYesMay 2026
3Likewise: Movie, TV, Book RecsLikewise: Movie, TV, Book RecsFree4.7★ (47K)YesYesAug 2026
4Moodroll: What to WatchMoodroll: What to WatchFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Watchworthy - What To WatchWatchworthy - What To WatchFree4.6★ (4K)YesNoAug 2026
6ReelMatch: What To WatchReelMatch: What To WatchFree5.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
7IMDb: Movies & TV ShowsIMDb: Movies & TV ShowsFree4.8★ (548K)YesNoAug 2026
8What To Watch Now: Movie & TVWhat To Watch Now: Movie & TVFree5.0★ (2)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for What To Watch

JustWatch - Movies & TV Shows#1

JustWatch - Movies & TV Shows by JustWatch GmbH

The Streaming Guide
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(29K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover where to stream movies and TV shows legally across thousands of providers worldwide. Find new releases, age-appropriate content for kids, and track your favorite titles. Offers include subscription, free, rental, and purchase options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for finding streaming content
  • 👍 Helpful for discovering new movies/shows
  • 💡 Useful for tracking what's available across services
  • 🚀 Accurate information on availability

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Inaccurate information on availability
  • 🐛 Watchlists disappearing or not syncing
What to Watch: Films & Series#2

What to Watch: Films & Series by Max Ishchenko

Find good movie or series
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.9(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore and track a vast database of over 200,000 movies and series. Discover content by genre, view trailers, and manage personal watchlists. Share your selections with friends and explore actor/director filmographies.

Likewise: Movie, TV, Book Recs#3

Likewise: Movie, TV, Book Recs by Likewise, Inc.

Personalized recommendations
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(47K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover your next favorite book, show, movie, or podcast with personalized recommendations. This app uses AI and insights from real users to help you find entertainment tailored to your tastes. Easily search across streaming services and save your favorites.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great community for recommendations
  • 🚀 Helpful for discovering new books/movies/shows
  • 💡 Ability to save and organize favorites
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🤔 Repetitive and generic recommendations
  • 🤔 Inability to filter or hide unwanted genres/content

More What To Watch apps to explore

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Moodroll: What to Watch
Moodroll: What to Watch
Moodroll: What to Watch
by Ben Worton-Hunt
Free

This AI-powered app helps you discover movies and shows based on your current mood. Simply select how you're feeling, and it provides personalized recommendations tailored to your taste and available streaming platforms. Explore content by era, country, and track your favorite series.

Mood-based discoveryAI-powered recommendationsEra filters
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free
5
Watchworthy - What To Watch
Watchworthy - What To Watch
Watchworthy - What To Watch
TV and Movie Recommendations
Free

Discover your next favorite show or movie with this personalized streaming guide. It uses fan ratings and advanced data science to match you with content you'll love across your streaming services. Stop scrolling and start watching with intelligent recommendations tailored to your taste.

Personalized streaming recommendationsContent matching based on WORTHY SCOREBrowse by mood, genre, and service
🎬 Entertainment
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
ReelMatch: What To Watch
ReelMatch: What To Watch
ReelMatch: What To Watch
Movies and Shows, Just for You
Free

Discover your next favorite movie or series with personalized recommendations. Filter by genre, rating, or runtime, and save titles to your watchlist. Integrates with your streaming services to show only available content.

Personalized recommendationsStreaming service integrationSmart ratings
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free with in-app purchases
7
IMDb: Movies & TV Shows
IMDb: Movies & TV Shows
IMDb: Movies & TV Shows
Tickets, trailers, and ratings
Free

Your personal entertainment guide to discover movies and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, create watchlists, and receive alerts for new releases. Connect streaming services and rate content to find more to enjoy.

Personalized recommendationsCustomizable WatchlistsTailored alerts for new releases
🎬 Entertainment
(548K)
ad-supported
8
What To Watch Now: Movie & TV
What To Watch Now: Movie & TV
What To Watch Now: Movie & TV
find movies & tv series gems
Free

Discover movies and TV shows effortlessly with a personalized, swipe-based recommendation engine. Find trending titles, expert picks, and hidden gems to end decision fatigue and start watching your next favorite.

Personalized swipe-based recommendationsTrending shows and expert picksHidden gem discovery
🎬 Entertainment
(2)
free with in-app purchases
9
MoviePick: What to Watch
MoviePick: What to Watch
MoviePick: What to Watch
MoviePick: What to Watch
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
10
VibeCast: What to Watch
VibeCast: What to Watch
VibeCast: What to Watch
Find what to watch tonight
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
11
Showtrove: What to Watch
Showtrove: What to Watch
Showtrove: What to Watch
Find what to watch tonight
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
12
Flixscope: What to Watch
Flixscope: What to Watch
Flixscope: What to Watch
What to Watch.
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
13
Bettertained: What to watch
Bettertained: What to watch
Bettertained: What to watch
Personalized Recommendations
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
14
What to Watch Today
What to Watch Today
What to Watch Today
New Day New Movie
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
15
ViewMuse-What to Watch Tonight
ViewMuse-What to Watch Tonight
ViewMuse-What to Watch Tonight
AI Movie Recommendations
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
16
CouchRot: What to Watch
CouchRot: What to Watch
CouchRot: What to Watch
AI Movie & TV Recommendations
Free

Discover your next favorite movie or show with AI-powered recommendations based on your mood and preferences. Rate content to refine suggestions, connect with friends to compare tastes, and see what the community truly thinks before you watch.

AI-powered mood-based recommendationsPersonalized viewing suggestionsUser rating system for smarter AI
🎬 Entertainment
(5)
freemium
17
reco - What to Watch
reco - What to Watch
reco - What to Watch
See what friends are watching
Free

Discover your next favorite movie or show through personalized recommendations from your trusted friends. Avoid generic algorithms and find content based on the tastes of people you know. It's the best way to decide what to watch next.

Personalized recommendationsFriend-based suggestionsDiscover new movies and shows
🎬 Entertainment
(9)
free
18
Rotten Tomatoes - Movies & TV
Rotten Tomatoes - Movies & TV
Rotten Tomatoes - Movies & TV
Reviews, social, and news
Free

Discover movies and TV shows with trusted reviews and scores. Build watchlists, find where to stream, and engage with a community of entertainment fans. Get news, trailers, and personalized recommendations.

Discover movies and TV showsRead critic and audience reviewsCheck Tomatometer and Popcornmeter scores
🎬 Entertainment
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
19
What Movie to Watch, Random
What Movie to Watch, Random
What Movie to Watch, Random
Random movies and TV series
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
20
What to Watch?
What to Watch?
What to Watch?
Decide what to watch tonight.
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)

FAQ about What To Watch

What are the best what to watch apps for iPhone?
JustWatch - Movies & TV Shows tops our what to watch apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 29K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top what to watch apps we rank are free to download, including JustWatch - Movies & TV Shows and What to Watch: Films & Series.
JustWatch - Movies & TV Shows shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ what to watch apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
JustWatch acts as a comprehensive streaming guide, helping you discover where to watch movies and TV shows online. It aggregates information from over 4,500 legal providers globally, including major services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.
Key features include finding legal streaming options (subscription, free, rental, purchase), filtering content by genre and release year, a searchable database with trailers and synopses, a watchlist to track desired titles, and daily updates on new releases and price drops.

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