The best TV Time alternatives in 2026
TV Time shut down on July 15, 2026. These are the main apps people are moving to, what each is best at, and which can take your TV Time history. We make Showpage, so it's listed first; the facts about the other apps come from their own App Store listings and sites (sources below).
| App | Best for | Platforms | Price (US) | Trakt | TV Time import |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showpage | Private tracking on every Apple device | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV | Free; Pro $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr, $39.99 lifetime | Free import; two-way sync (Pro) | Yes (export file) |
| Trakt | Community, scrobbling, huge database | iPhone, iPad, Android, Apple TV, web | Free; VIP $6/mo or $60/yr on trakt.tv | It is Trakt | Yes, per its App Store listing |
| Showly | Trakt-powered tracker | iPhone, iPad, Android | Free with in-app purchases | Sync | Not stated |
| Sequel | TV, movies, books and games in one app | iPhone, iPad, Apple silicon Mac, Vision Pro | Free; Sequel+ $2.99/mo, $19.99/yr, $99.99 lifetime | Sync (Sequel+) | Not stated |
| Serializd | Social reviews and lists for TV | iPhone, Android, web | Free | Not stated | Not stated |
| Letterboxd | Movies only (no ongoing series) | iOS, Android, web | Free; Pro $19/yr, Patron $49/yr | No | No |
Showpage
Up Next, upcoming episodes, a movie Watchlist, Where to Watch, Discover with mood filters, status badges, and iCloud sync, with no account, ads or tracking. It's the only app here with native apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Imports TV Time exports and Trakt history for free; Pro adds alerts, stats and Year in Review, widgets, the Watch app and two-way Trakt sync. Not on Android, and no social features.
Trakt
The biggest tracking community and database, with check-ins, comments, lists, a calendar and automatic scrobbling from media players. The official apps are free; VIP adds Year in Review, advanced stats and unlimited lists.
Showly
A Trakt-powered tracker for shows and movies with progress, premieres, discovery and custom lists. On the App Store it's published by Trakt, Inc.; the Android version is open source.
Sequel
A polished all-in-one tracker for TV, movies, books, audiobooks and games, with iCloud sync. Trakt sync, where to watch and release reminders are in Sequel+.
Serializd
A free, social TV app for logging, rating and reviewing shows, seasons and episodes, with lists and stats. Often called "Letterboxd for TV".
Letterboxd
The go-to social app for films. It doesn't support ongoing TV series, so pair it with a TV tracker.
Questions
What is the best TV Time alternative for iPhone?
For a private tracker across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV, Showpage. For a large community with comments, Trakt or Serializd. For tracking books and games too, Sequel. For a Trakt-based tracker on iPhone and Android, Showly.
Which TV Time alternatives can import TV Time data?
Showpage imports a TV Time data export file. Trakt's App Store listing says it can import from TV Time. Check each other app for its current import options.
Is there a free TV Time alternative?
Yes. Showpage, Trakt, Showly and Sequel are free to download with optional paid tiers, and Serializd is free.
Showpage is coming to the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
Sources (checked 2026-10-20)
- TechCrunch, July 2, 2026: TV Time is shutting down
- TV Time: About VIF
- Trakt on the App Store · Trakt VIP
- Showly on the App Store · Showly on GitHub
- Sequel on the App Store · Sequel press kit
- Serializd on the App Store · serializd.com
- Letterboxd paid plans · Letterboxd: Do you support TV shows?
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