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Best TV show tracker apps in 2026

A TV tracker keeps your episode progress, "to watch" list and air-date notifications in one place. We compared the most-used Android trackers in 2026 — each with a clear category, so you can pick what fits how you watch.

How we picked

We focused on apps that are actively maintained in 2026, support episode-level tracking, and are commonly recommended for TV. Each entry names what the app is best at — not "best overall", because no single app fits every viewer.

The apps

Trakt

Best for serious cross-platform tracking

A long-running tracker for TV and movies with strong sync across web, mobile and third-party clients. Power-user features and an open API make it the go-to for people who want full control.

Strong points

  • Reliable cross-device sync
  • Open API + many third-party clients
  • Covers TV and movies

Limits

  • Some features behind VIP
  • Official Android UI feels plain
  • No games

TV Time

Best for casual community

A popular consumer-friendly tracker with a strong community feed and emotional reactions to episodes. Geared toward casual users; some power features missing.

Strong points

  • Friendly onboarding and community
  • Strong episode reaction feed

Limits

  • Limited power-user features
  • No games tracking

SeriesGuide

Best Android-only TV tracker

A long-running Android-native TV tracker. Lightweight, no-nonsense, with optional Trakt and Hexagon sync. Popular among Android-first users who want a focused experience.

Strong points

  • Android-native and lightweight
  • Optional Trakt sync

Limits

  • TV only — no movies, no games
  • Some features behind a subscription

Showly

Best open-source Trakt client

An open-source Android client for Trakt with a clean Material Design UI. Popular as a "better Android skin" for Trakt users. Free.

Strong points

  • Modern Android UI
  • Open source, free

Limits

  • Requires a Trakt account
  • No games; movies depend on Trakt scope

Serializd

Best for review-style TV tracking

Think "Letterboxd for TV". A reviews-first tracker for shows with strong list and rating culture. Newer and growing.

Strong points

  • Reviews-first culture for TV
  • Clean, focused UI

Limits

  • TV only — no movies, no games
  • Smaller community than Trakt/TV Time

IMDb

Best as a reference database

Useful for looking up shows, ratings and cast. The personal watchlist is basic; episode-level tracking isn't its strength.

Strong points

  • Huge database, familiar to everyone

Limits

  • No proper episode-progress tracking
  • Editorial-heavy UI

WatchNPlay

Best for all-in-one entertainment tracking

Episode tracking, show progress, binge-ready alerts and new-episode notifications — alongside movies and games in the same library. Designed for people whose backlog spans more than one medium.

Strong points

  • TV + movies + games in one Android app
  • Streaming availability per region
  • Binge-ready alerts when a season is fully out

Limits

  • Android only — no iOS yet
  • No automatic Trakt/TV Time import yet
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How to choose

Pick by what you want from a TV tracker.

Power-user sync across devicesTrakt — or Showly as a nicer Android skin on top.
Casual, friendly, socialTV Time.
Lightweight Android-onlySeriesGuide.
Reviews and lists for TVSerializd.
TV + movies + gamesWatchNPlay is the only one in this list that handles all three.

Why all-in-one matters

Most apps focus on one category. WatchNPlay is useful if your backlog includes more than just movies or more than just TV shows. It brings movies, shows and games into one Android app — so you don't juggle three apps to know what's next.

Frequently asked questions

Which TV tracker syncs best across devices?

Trakt has the most mature sync story. Showly is an open-source Android client that uses Trakt under the hood. WatchNPlay also syncs through your account.

Are these apps free?

Most have free tiers. Trakt and SeriesGuide gate some features behind paid plans. WatchNPlay's Pro unlocks an unlimited watchlist and the full calendar.

Can I get notifications for new episodes?

Yes — Trakt, TV Time, SeriesGuide, Showly and WatchNPlay all send new-episode notifications.

Which one also covers movies?

Trakt covers TV and movies. WatchNPlay covers TV, movies and games. The other entries above are TV-only.

Tracks TV — and your movies and games too

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