SeriesGuide

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2011
Developer: Uwe Trottmann
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Android

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Streaming Managers

Overview

SeriesGuide is an Android app for tracking TV shows and movies, including discovering content, monitoring watched episodes and movies, and checking availability on streaming services. It targets users managing viewing progress across multiple devices, with standout features like open-source code, Trakt integration, and optional cloud syncing without mandatory accounts.¹²³⁵

Key Features

Discover TV shows and movies - Find content available on streaming services, new releases, popular shows, or similar to current watches.
Track watched content - Record watched episodes and movies, view progress, and get notifications for new episodes.
Streaming availability - See where to watch next and locate TV shows or movies for streaming or purchase.
SeriesGuide Cloud sync - Backup and access library across devices with paid cloud service.
Trakt integration - Sync watched and collected items, access history, post ratings and comments.
Custom lists and widgets - Create custom lists, use resizable home screen widgets, and set shortcuts.
JSON import/export - Backup and restore library using JSON files without an account.
Statistics - Track hours spent watching and remaining episodes.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core tracking, discovery, Trakt integration, JSON backup.
SeriesGuide Cloud	Subscription (details at seriesgui.de/whypay)	Multi-device sync, access to lists and library across devices.

Platforms & Requirements

SeriesGuide runs exclusively on Android devices via Google Play, GitHub, Amazon Appstore, or APK downloads. No specific minimum requirements listed; compatible with standard Android versions. Can be emulated on PC/Mac via tools like BlueStacks, but native support is Android only.¹²⁵⁷

Integrations & Ecosystem

Trakt (sync watched/collected, check-ins, ratings)
TMDb (TV/movie catalogs)
SeriesGuide Cloud (backup/sync)
JSON files (import/export)
Share to WhatsApp, Signal, Facebook, Twitter
Third-party episode actions via extensions

Alternatives

App	Difference
TV Time	More social features and global user community compared to SeriesGuide's focus on personal tracking.
Trakt	Web-based with broader platform support, while SeriesGuide is Android-specific with deeper mobile integration.
Reelgood	Emphasizes real-time streaming availability across services, less on episode tracking than SeriesGuide.
JustWatch	Primarily a search tool for streaming options, lacks SeriesGuide's personal watchlist and progress tracking.

Reputation

SeriesGuide is regarded as a reliable, independent Android app for TV and movie tracking, praised for its open-source nature, lack of ads, and useful features like Trakt sync and detailed progress stats.²³⁴ Users appreciate the no-account option via JSON backups and customization, though some note limitations like Android-only availability and paid cloud sync.¹³ Criticisms include occasional needs for manual updates via GitHub for latest versions.²

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