Honest product comparison

TV Show Tracker vs Showly

Showly fits better if this advantage matters most to you: Free, open source and focused on native mobile devices. 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]

Showly

Choose Showly if …

Free, open source and focused on native mobile devices.[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 Showly: Feature comparison
Area	TV Show Tracker	Showly
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]	Core coverage 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 open-source app. 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]

Showly

Strengths

Free, open source and focused on native mobile devices.[5][6]
Supports shows and movies with Trakt synchronization.[5][6]

Limitations

No full web experience and fewer group-planning features.[5][6]

Platforms, pricing & privacy

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

Trakt synchronization is the central path for existing data.

Switching & import

Use Trakt as a shared bridge if your Showly history is synchronized there.[5][6]

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Frequently asked questions

Is TV Show Tracker a good Showly alternative?

Yes, if you mainly want to manage shows, episodes, groups and data controls on the web. One advantage of Showly: Free, open source and focused on native mobile devices.

Can I import data from Showly?

Use Trakt as a shared bridge if your Showly history is synchronized there.

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] TV Show Tracker features
TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026
[2] Data control feature
TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026
[3] Scrobbling feature
TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026
[4] Watch groups feature
TV Show Tracker · Last checked July 22, 2026
[5] Showly
Showly · Last checked July 22, 2026
[6] Showly source code
Showly · Last checked July 22, 2026

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Area

TV Show Tracker

Showly

Tracking & historyShows, episodes, statuses, watch history and rewatches