Best Social Apps for TV Shows
Best Social Apps for TV Shows: Keep the conversation going.
Compare TV communities for quick reactions, reviews and following what friends watch.
The short answer
Choose Serializd for TV reviews, BetaSeries for episode discussion, or Somto for recommendations and reactions with friends. WatchSocial is a candidate when synchronized watch parties matter, but check its provider and plan requirements first. Social logging, shared lists and synchronized playback are separate features.
By Moviebase · Reviewed September 13, 2026 · Picks by use case, not a numerical ranking. How we selected them
Which approach fits me?
Open the situation that sounds like you. Each suggestion explains the trade-off; more than one can fit.
We watch at different times and want to discuss episodes
Asynchronous reviews suit different schedules; use spoiler controls and agree on a discussion cutoff.
See TV discussionWe want to press play together remotely
A tracker alone cannot synchronize a streaming player. WatchSocial advertises parties; first check everyone’s provider, device and plan.
See the watch-party candidateI want recommendations from people I know
Somto combines ratings and conversations; it does not have verified synchronized playback.
See SomtoCompare at a glance
Match the main feature to your routine. Free access and paid extras are explained in each app card.
| App | Best for | Key feature | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingers | Quick reactions | Community reactions | Android · iPhone / iPad |
| Serializd | Thoughtful TV reviews | TV reviews | Android · iPhone / iPad |
| BetaSeries | Discussion and episode planning | TV community | Android · iPhone / iPad |
| Trakt | Friends across movies and TV | Connected history | Android · iPhone / iPad |
| WatchSocial | Investigating watch parties alongside tracking | Tracking plus watch parties | iPhone / iPad · native Android listing not verified |
| Somto | Sharing recommendations and episode reactions | Social recommendations and episodes | iPhone · web · Android via browser installation |
Find your fit
Bingers
Best for: quick reactions
Fits a quick check-in after an episode rather than a long review.
Track shows and films with community reactions alongside them.
- Reactions and conversations
- Movie and TV watchlists
The trade-off: A discussion feed may not suit a private logging routine.
- Platforms
- Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Free download; check the current store terms.
Serializd
Best for: thoughtful tv reviews
A diary and review feed make sense when you like writing about a season.
Keep a TV diary and discuss what you watch.
- Episode reviews and ratings
- Follow friends and build lists
The trade-off: TV-focused rather than a combined film-and-TV diary.
- Platforms
- Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Current features are free, according to the publisher.
BetaSeries
Best for: discussion and episode planning
Keep the social feed close to the schedule you follow.
Combine episode planning with a community activity feed.
- Episode calendars
- Comments, ratings and badges
The trade-off: The Android listing includes ads.
- Platforms
- Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Free download with ads on Android.
Trakt
Best for: friends across movies and tv
Consider it when your group shares both films and series.
Maintain a watch history across an ecosystem of connected tools.
- Movies and show progress
- Compatible media-center integrations
The trade-off: Expanded lists and advanced filters require VIP.
- Platforms
- Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Free account; optional VIP.
Somto
Best for: sharing recommendations and episode reactions
A fit for friends who watch on different schedules and want to exchange recommendations and episode reactions.
Track episodes, rate what you watch and exchange recommendations with friends.
- Movie, season and episode ratings
- Discussions and recommendations
The trade-off: Synchronized playback was not verified.
- Platforms
- iPhone · web · Android via browser installation
- Free & paid
- Publisher describes a free service; iPhone listing is free. No paid tier was verified.
Before you choose
Comments and reviews work after you watch. Collaborative lists require actual edit permission. Watch parties synchronize playback. A product can offer one without offering the other two.
For a remote night, confirm that each person can access the same title in their country and on a supported device. A party feature does not supply a streaming subscription or remove regional restrictions.
WatchSocial’s store listing names several streaming services and media-server integrations. Its exact current Plus entitlements and provider/device matrix could not be independently verified. Somto’s official site describes free access; no native Google Play listing or watch-party feature was verified.
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.
View official sources
- Bingers: Google Play
- Bingers: App Store
- Bingers: bingers.app
- Serializd: Google Play
- Serializd: App Store
- Serializd: www.serializd.com
- BetaSeries: Google Play
- BetaSeries: App Store
- BetaSeries: www.betaseries.com
- Trakt: Google Play
- Trakt: App Store
- WatchSocial: watch-social.com
- WatchSocial: App Store
- Somto: somto.it
- Somto: App Store
Questions
Which app is closest to a TV review diary?
Serializd focuses on television diaries, ratings and reviews. Bingers is another option when community reactions matter more than diary writing.
Do I need a social app to track episodes?
No. Choose a tracker for progress first if discussion is not part of your routine; a community feed is optional.