Best Apps for Episode Tracking and Release Dates

The short answer

Next Episode suits calendar planning, Hobi suits reminders, and Showly suits progress through ongoing series. Check a show you already know before relying on any release schedule.

Planning around air datesNext Episode Remembering new episodesHobi Finding the next unwatched episodeShowly

By Moviebase · Reviewed September 13, 2026 · Picks by use case, not a numerical ranking. How we selected them

Compare at a glance

Match the main feature to your routine. Free access and paid extras are explained in each app card.

Best Apps for Episode Tracking and Release Dates — features and platforms
App	Best for	Key feature	Platforms
Next Episode	Planning around air dates	Release calendar	Android · iPhone / iPad
Hobi	Remembering new episodes	Reminders	Android · iPhone / iPad
Showly	Finding the next unwatched episode	Episode progress	Android · iPhone / iPad
SeriesGuide	An Android show list	Android TV tracking	Android only
Moviebase	Shows beside movie releases	Movies + episodes	Android · iPhone / iPad

Find your fit

Next Episode

Best for: planning around air dates

A personalized calendar helps organize your week of returning shows.

Plan viewing around a personalized TV calendar.

Watched-episode tracking
Website and mobile apps

The trade-off: Website and app upgrades can differ; check the plan you need.

Platforms: Android · iPhone / iPad
Free & paid: Free entry; paid extras.

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Hobi

Best for: remembering new episodes

Start here when alerts are the part you regularly miss.

Keep current shows and upcoming episodes close at hand.

Episode reminders
Movie and show tracking

The trade-off: Unlimited movies, calendar sync and date editing need Premium.

Platforms: Android · iPhone / iPad
Free & paid: Free tier; optional Premium.

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Showly

Best for: finding the next unwatched episode

Progress tracking is useful when catching up between new releases.

Follow ongoing series alongside a movie watchlist.

Progress and upcoming episodes
Trakt-connected lists

The trade-off: Some customization and quick-rating extras are paid.

Platforms: Android · iPhone / iPad
Free & paid: Free with ads; optional Premium.

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SeriesGuide

Best for: an android show list

A practical option for updating several series in one routine.

An Android tracker built around shows, episodes and lists.

Upcoming episode overview
Optional Trakt connection

The trade-off: Android only.

Platforms: Android only
Free & paid: Free core tracking; optional paid features.

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Moviebase

Best for: shows beside movie releases

Consider it when you want one place for films and episode progress.

Keep movie history and episode progress in one library.

Custom lists and discovery
Optional Trakt sync

The trade-off: Statistics and ad removal require Premium.

Platforms: Android · iPhone / iPad
Free & paid: Free tracking; optional Premium.

Google Play App Store Moviebase tracking guide

Before you choose

An original air date is not always the date a show reaches your country or streaming provider. Check the local listing before treating a calendar entry as a promise of availability.

Try a paused show, a weekly series and a completed season. Confirm that you can tell upcoming episodes apart from older episodes you have not watched.

Moving your history to Moviebase? Check the source and file format supported in your installed version. More imports are planned; availability can differ by platform.

More apps compared with Moviebase

Moviebase vs TV Club — Compare episode checklists, release schedules and iCloud or Trakt account choices.
Moviebase vs TV Show Tracker — Compare calendars, progress and library screens while keeping your Trakt history.
Moviebase vs Suite TV — Compare episode queues, reactions and the options for keeping your viewing history.

How we selected these apps

Written by Moviebase. We matched documented features to each use case using official listings and product documentation reviewed September 12–13, 2026. Logos are publisher artwork. These are editorial recommendations, not hands-on test results. Store availability, features and plans can vary by region and platform.

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Questions

Why can an episode date differ from my streaming service?

Trackers may show the original broadcast or release date. Regional distribution, time zones and provider schedules can differ.

Are reminder features always free?

No. Check the specific feature: Hobi, for example, puts custom reminder timing and calendar sync in Premium.