TV Track vs Showly
Showly is a polished, free, open-source tracker for Android, a genuinely good app if that is your platform. TV Track is also free and no-ads, but it runs the same everywhere: iPhone, Android and desktop, and adds imports, reminders and a full data export. If you live entirely on Android and love open source, Showly is great. If you want your library on every device, read on.
Last updated: July 11, 2026 · Based on publicly available information; third-party features and pricing can change.
The same tracker on every device
- iPhone, Android and desktop from one account
- Automatic "up next" queue for every show
- Release calendar with a daily 9am reminder
- Custom lists, custom posters and stats, all free
- Imports from TV Time, Trakt, Watchfolio, Refract
- One-click full account export (.zip)
Open source, native Android
- Free and fully open source
- A clean, native Android experience
- Shows and movies with Trakt sync
- No account required to get going
Where Showly is genuinely better
Showly is open source and native to Android, which matters if you want to inspect the code, avoid accounts, or simply prefer a first-party Android app over a web app. It syncs with Trakt and handles both shows and movies with a clean, focused interface. For an Android-only viewer who values open source, it is one of the best options around, and TV Track does not pretend otherwise.
Where TV Track wins
The biggest difference is reach. Showly is Android only, with no iPhone and no web, so your history is tied to one platform and device type. TV Track is a single installable web app that works identically on iPhone, Android and desktop, so you can check what to watch on your phone and manage your library on a laptop. TV Track also adds a release calendar with daily reminders, custom lists, a full one-click data export, six languages, and direct imports from TV Time, Trakt, Watchfolio and Refract, so switching in is painless.
TV Track vs Showly, side by side
| TV Track | Showly | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no ads | Free (open source) |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| TV shows & movies | Both | Both |
| iPhone | Yes (PWA) | No |
| Android | Yes (PWA) | Yes (native) |
| Desktop / web | Yes | No |
| Automatic "up next" queue | Yes | Yes |
| Release calendar + reminders | Yes | Calendar, limited reminders |
| Custom lists | Yes | Limited |
| Imports TV Time / Trakt / Watchfolio / Refract | Yes | Trakt sync only |
| One-click data export (.zip) | Yes | Via Trakt |
| Languages | 6 | Few |
Comparison based on publicly available information, July 2026. Check the Showly site for current features.
Frequently asked questions
Is TV Track or Showly better?
Both are free trackers for shows and movies. Showly is great if you are on Android and value open source with Trakt sync. TV Track is better if you want the same tracker on iPhone, Android and desktop, plus reminders, custom lists, a full data export, and imports from TV Time, Trakt, Watchfolio and Refract.
Does Showly work on iPhone?
No, Showly is Android only, with no iPhone or web version. TV Track is an installable web app (PWA) that works on iPhone, Android and any desktop browser.
Can I move my history from Showly to TV Track?
If you sync Showly with Trakt, you can import that Trakt library into TV Track in one click. TV Track also imports from TV Time, Watchfolio and Refract, and re-importing never duplicates.
Is Showly free?
Yes, Showly is free and open source. TV Track is also free with no ads and no premium tier. The main difference is reach: Showly is Android only, TV Track runs on iPhone, Android and desktop.
Your library, on every device
Free, no ads. iPhone, Android and desktop from one account.