Serializd

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Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Founded: 2022
Developer: Humad (software engineer) and a friend (UI designer)
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Indexes

Streaming Managers

Overview

Serializd is a tracking application for TV shows and episodes, enabling users to log watches, rate individual episodes out of five stars, review seasons, create lists, and view community discussions.³⁴ It targets TV fans seeking detailed episode-level tracking and social interaction, distinguishing itself from broader platforms by emphasizing TV-specific logging and community features like recommendations and reviews, similar to Letterboxd for films.³⁴

Key Features

Episode Logging - Log and rate individual episodes with star ratings out of five.
Season Reviews - Write reviews for entire seasons upon completion.
Watch Tracking - Track ongoing shows and receive notifications for new episodes.
Community Discussions - View what others say about shows and episodes.
Lists Creation - Make custom lists of shows and episodes.
Recommendations - Get personalized show suggestions and share with friends.
Social Sharing - Share reviews and recommendations with friends.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	All features including tracking, rating, reviewing, lists, and community access.

Platforms & Requirements

Serializd runs on web browsers, iOS via App Store (iPhone only), and Android via Google Play.²⁴ No specific minimum requirements are listed; it supports standard mobile devices. iPad reviews note some issues, suggesting potential limitations on larger tablets.⁷

Integrations & Ecosystem

TV show databases for episode data
Community review feeds
Friend recommendations
Episode release notifications

Alternatives

App	Difference
Letterboxd	Focuses on films and movies with less emphasis on TV episode tracking.
TV Time	TV tracking app but lacks the community-building and episode-specific social features envisioned by Serializd's founders.
Trakt	Supports TV and movie tracking with more advanced syncing but different social dynamics.
IMDb	General entertainment database prone to review bombing, with less accurate episode ratings per user feedback.

Reputation

Serializd is praised for accurate episode ratings, comprehensive show coverage including Asian dramas and anime, constant updates, and episode reminders, earning positive App Store feedback.¹⁶ Users appreciate its social and logging balance with a community of over 10k daily active users.⁸ Criticisms include app issues preventing higher ratings, as noted in iPad reviews.⁷ It is viewed as a TV-focused alternative to Letterboxd, discovered via word of mouth.³

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