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TV Show Tracker vs Hobi

Hobi fits better if this advantage matters most to you: Strong mobile focus with widgets and notifications. TV Show Tracker fits better if you want a show-focused, ad-free web tracker with group and viewing-enhancement tools.

TV Show Tracker

Choose TV Show Tracker if …

You want detailed show tracking, shared planning, data controls and spoiler-conscious tools in one ad-free web product.[1][4][2]

Hobi

Choose Hobi if …

Strong mobile focus with widgets and notifications.[5][6]

Feature comparison

There is no points-based winner. Each status assesses the area overall; it does not claim that every listed sub-feature exists. Cost and limits use a factual summary instead of a checkmark.

TV Show Tracker vs Hobi: Feature comparison
AreaTV Show TrackerHobi
Tracking & historyShows, episodes, statuses, watch history and rewatches
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Ratings & notesRatings, notes, mood and favorites
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Calendar & remindersCalendar, sync, reminders and notifications
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Discovery & recommendationsRecommendations, people and show universes
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Streaming availabilityProvider search and subscription value analysis
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Lists & groupsLists, groups, show sharing and shared planning
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [4]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
StatisticsUsage statistics and achievements
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Viewing enhancementsSpoiler protection, Smart Recaps and soundtracks
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [1]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Data controlImport, export, privacy and deletion
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [2]
Partly verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
AutomationScrobbling, extensions and integrations
Partly verifiedEvidence: [3]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Platforms & accessWeb/PWA, apps, languages, themes and accessibility
Partly verifiedEvidence: [1]
Core coverage verifiedEvidence: [5][6]
Cost & limitsPricing, ads and usage limits

Free and ad-free. There is no paid usage tier; technical protection limits may apply.

Evidence: [1]

Free app with optional Premium. Exact pricing, advertising and usage limits are not fully verified publicly.

Evidence: [5][6]

TV Show Tracker

Strengths

  • A show-focused web product combining group planning, Smart Recaps, spoiler protection and subscription value analysis.[1][4]
  • Free and ad-free, with export and deletion controls for your data.[1][2]

Limitations

  • Shows only: movies and anime are not managed as separate media types.[1]
  • No native iOS or Android apps; mobile use is through the web/PWA.[1]
  • A smaller automation and integration ecosystem than Trakt or Simkl.[3]

Hobi

Strengths

  • Strong mobile focus with widgets and notifications.[5][6]
  • Supports movies as well as shows.[5][6]

Limitations

  • No equivalent full web experience was verified.[5][6]

Platforms, pricing & privacy

Platforms
Web / PWA · Hobi: iOS, Android[1][5][6]
Media types
TV Show Tracker: TV shows · Hobi: TV shows, Movies[1][5][6]
Business model
TV Show Tracker: Free, ad-free · Hobi: Free app with optional Premium[1][5][6]
Verified prices

Price not publicly verifiable[5][6]

Privacy
TV Show Tracker provides export and account deletion; the competitor’s privacy practice is linked in its official sources.[2][5][6]
TV Time import and Trakt connectivity are offered.

Switching & import

A direct Hobi import is not verified; Trakt can serve as a shared synchronization path.[5][6]

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Frequently asked questions

Is TV Show Tracker a good Hobi alternative?

Yes, if you mainly want to manage shows, episodes, groups and data controls on the web. One advantage of Hobi: Strong mobile focus with widgets and notifications.

Can I import data from Hobi?

A direct Hobi import is not verified; Trakt can serve as a shared synchronization path.

Is TV Show Tracker free?

Yes. TV Show Tracker is free and ad-free, with no paid-plan usage limits at present.

Sources

Every factual statement on this page points to official sources. A status describes availability, not quality.

  1. [1] TV Show Tracker features

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  2. [2] Data control feature

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  3. [3] Scrobbling feature

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  4. [4] Watch groups feature

    TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026

  5. [5] Hobi

    Hobi · Last checked July 22, 2026

  6. [6] Hobi press information

    Hobi · Last checked July 22, 2026

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