With the advent of a large number of online cinemas, such as Netflix and Amediateka, the series never end. There are already more than a hundred of them, and trying to keep up with them without the help of special programs can become a real nightmare. In my student years, I only watched When I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory. But how can you not miss anything today with such a variety?
The apps presented here will help you keep track of the series you are watching and will notify you when new episodes are released. All you need to do is install the one you like the most. It will automatically sync with the foreign service schedule and send you a notification when a new episode is released. Note that none of these apps allow you to watch the selected movies. They only show the expected release date.
MyShows
The MyShows service allows you to find new series, learn about the release date of episodes, keep track of viewing statistics and monitor the time spent. After installing the program, you must register, for which you will need to specify an email address, as well as come up with a login and a secure password. If desired, authorization can be performed through social networks such as VKontakte or Twitter.
After authorization, the user is asked to select TV series for upcoming viewing. The most convenient way to do this is through the search function, since all films are collected in the general list, and without the ability to filter by any parameters. In the search line, you can specify both the original and Russian titles.
If the desired series is found, the system will offer to specify the upcoming viewing time and select the already watched episodes. Now, when switching to the main screen of the application, the user will see the selected film and the number of new episodes. The side menu of the program contains statistics on the time spent on viewing. In the "Coming Soon" section, you can see the episodes that are being prepared for release, and in the calendar, you can view the date of their publication.
The latest update introduces the "Stories" format. It will feature TV shows that can be watched online directly in the app, popular TV shows, and the most commented episodes of the day.
You can search for content to watch both through the search bar and through the "Top" tab, which contains the most popular films. On the page with the series, the user is offered to find out its rating, release date, list of episodes and annotation.
It is worth noting that the overall rating is formed based on reviews and ratings of service participants. Under each episode, you can read user comments, as well as find out its rating.
Version for Android / iPhone / Web.
TV Time
TV Time allows you to track watched series, keep statistics on episodes, and participate in discussions and rate them. When you first launch the system, you will be asked to indicate previously watched series and also rate them. Based on this data, the platform will select the most suitable premieres for you, which will be displayed in the "Recommendations" section.
On the film page, you can see its rating, read user reviews, and also read the actors and summary. In the application, you can choose series for upcoming viewing, as well as mark already watched episodes. Unlike its analogues, the TV Time program notifies its users a day before the release of a new season. The application has a filter by popularity, release date and title, so there will be no problems with the search.
Series Guide
SeriesGuide has a large database of TV series, containing both English and Russian premieres. It is convenient that the application allows synchronization with the popular Trakt service, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity. This way, you don’t have to worry about losing statistics when deleting the program or changing your phone. To add a TV series, you can use the search, which has a filter by popularity and name.
The movie page shows its rating, a short description in English, and the number of seasons and episodes. The main screen shows the series with the closest release date. For forgetful users, there is a widget with reminders. Since all statistics are stored on remote servers, the application can only work with Internet access. After purchasing the paid version, you can turn off ads, add widgets, and customize notifications more carefully.
Version for Android.
SeriesFad
SeriesFad allows you not only to watch new series, but also to discuss them with other users. When you first launch it, you will see a blank screen in front of you, which you can fill by adding your favorite series to your favorites. The search is quite simple: just enter the title in Russian or English. On the page with the series, you can find its short description, number of episodes, rating and reviews from other people. To synchronize statistics, you will need to register by specifying your email and creating a password. The application automatically indicates the title and number of the unwatched episode, which allows you not to forget where you stopped last time.
On the page with each episode there is a comment field where you can share your opinion about the episode with other users. In the program settings you can select the desired language, change the design, activate notifications and make a backup. The application is completely free, but it contains advertising, to disable which you need to buy a paid subscription.
Version for Android.
Toramp
In Toramp, the user can keep detailed statistics on the series watched, create their own viewing schedule and add personal notes to the films. The application connects to a huge database of series, the rating and information about which is taken from the Toramp website. The most convenient way to search for new series is through the "Top 50" tab, which contains the most popular premieres at the moment with detailed descriptions in Russian.
After registration, you can create your own lists with any names, for example: "will watch", "abandoned" or "watched". The section with new episodes is very conveniently implemented, in which the number of unwatched episodes is indicated. There are also reminders displayed on the notification panel or on the main screen. In the schedule tab, you can find out the schedule of episodes released in the coming days or the exact premiere date of any series.
Version for Android.