TV Time, one of the most popular apps for tracking TV shows, shut down on July 15, 2026. The company behind it announced the closure in early July, citing the cost of running a free service. TV Time users had to find somewhere else to keep track of the next episode and of everything they'd already watched.
The good news: there are solid options — and each one suits a different kind of TV fan.
Disclosure: Upflix is our app. So instead of a ranking, we show what each app does best — competitors included — using information checked on the app stores and official websites on October 20, 2026.
Quick summary
| App | Best for | Platforms | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upflix | Getting alerts for new episodes on the services you pay for | iPhone, iPad and Android | Free (optional purchase to remove ads) |
| Serializd | Logging and rating shows, episode by episode | iPhone, Android and web | Free |
| Trakt | TV Time refugees who want to bring their history along | iPhone, Android, Android TV and web | Free (optional VIP plan) |
| Simkl | Tracking TV shows and anime in one place | iPhone and web | Free |
Upflix: best for new-episode alerts
In Upflix you add the shows you follow and get an alert when a new episode lands on any service you subscribe to — Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Crunchyroll and more. Because it monitors the catalogs every day, it also shows what premiered today and a list of expiring titles, with the date each one leaves.
Besides the list of shows you follow, there's a watchlist for things you want to see, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and TMDB ratings, and the Smart Verdict, which uses Apple Intelligence to sum up the reviews. See what's new and what's leaving on every US service.
Strengths: new-episode alerts tied to your services; catalogs monitored daily; expiring list; covers free services like Tubi and Pluto TV; no account needed.
Limitations: it isn't a social network for TV and doesn't keep a detailed, episode-by-episode history of what you've watched; the free version has ads.
Serializd: best for logging and rating shows
Serializd is built only for TV: you log what you've watched, are watching and want to watch, rate episodes, seasons or whole series, write reviews and see what friends and the community are watching. It also notifies you about upcoming episodes.
Strengths: ratings per episode and season; an active community; focused on TV.
Limitations: it doesn't cover movies or show what's new on each streaming service.
Trakt: best for former TV Time users
Trakt keeps a detailed history of shows and movies, with check-ins and a calendar of upcoming episodes. According to its official description, it imports data from TV Time, IMDb, Plex and Letterboxd — handy if you exported your TV Time history before it shut down.
Strengths: imports from TV Time and other apps; complete history; lots of apps connect to it.
Limitations: the more advanced features are part of the VIP plan.
Simkl: best if you also watch anime
Simkl builds lists of TV shows, anime and movies, shows the next episode you need to watch and alerts you when a new one airs. For anime, it shows the MyAnimeList rating next to IMDb's. The iPhone app complements the simkl.com website.
Strengths: TV, anime and movies together; MyAnimeList ratings; new-episode alerts.
Limitations: the most complete experience is on the website.
How we chose
We looked at apps available in the US with a mobile app and recent updates that help you keep up with TV shows. We checked price, platforms and features on the official App Store and Google Play pages and on each app's website on October 20, 2026. The app currently listed in the stores as "TV Time" is from a different developer, unrelated to the original TV Time, so it isn't included here.
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Did TV Time really shut down?
Yes. The original TV Time shut down on July 15, 2026, according to the announcement by the company that owned it. The app now listed in the stores under the same name is from a different developer.
What's the best TV Time alternative?
It depends on how you used it. For new-episode alerts on the services you pay for, Upflix. For logging and rating episodes, Serializd. To bring your history along, Trakt, which imports TV Time data. For anime, Simkl.
Which app alerts you when a new episode comes out?
Upflix, Serializd and Simkl alert you about new episodes of shows you follow, and Trakt shows a calendar of upcoming episodes.
Do these apps stream the shows?
No. They're all guides and tracking tools. To watch, you use the app of the streaming service you subscribe to.