Showly

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Country: Poland (PL)
Founded: 2019
Developer: Michal Drabik
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Android, iOS

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Streaming Managers

Overview

Showly is a TV shows and movies tracking application that integrates with Trakt.tv to manage watchlists, track progress, and discover content. It supports users in organizing watched items, receiving notifications for new episodes, and accessing statistics without providing streaming capabilities.²³⁴

Key Features

Progress Tracking - Track progress of currently watched shows and movies, including upcoming episodes and premieres.
Discovery - Explore trending, popular, and anticipated TV shows and movies with personalized recommendations.
Watchlist Management - Build and organize watchlists for current, watched, and planned content with statistics.
Personal Lists - Create custom lists to manage favorite TV shows and movies.
Trakt.tv Integration - Seamlessly sync data with Trakt.tv account.
Notifications - Receive alerts for new episodes, seasons, and premieres.
Where to Watch - Find streaming availability on services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core tracking, discovery, Trakt integration, notifications.
Premium	In-app purchase	News section, light theme, custom images, quick rate, additional features.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on Android via Google Play and alternative repositories like IzzyOnDroid and Aptoide; iOS via App Store. Android version is open-source with package com.michaldrabik.showly2. No specified minimum requirements; supports widgets and shortcuts on Android.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Trakt.tv (full sync)
Apple TV
Netflix
Hulu
Amazon Prime
HBO
BBC
Notifications for episodes

Alternatives

App	Difference
TV Time	Proprietary app with social features and broader community tracking, less focus on Trakt integration.
SeriesGuide	Android-only tracker with local database option, supports multiple backends including Trakt.
Reelgood	Streaming search-focused with universal search across services, less emphasis on progress tracking.
JustWatch	Primarily a 'where to watch' finder with some tracking, available on more platforms including web.

Reputation

Showly is regarded as a reliable open-source tracker for Trakt.tv users, praised for its modern interface, progress tracking, and notification features. Users appreciate the free core functionality and multi-language support, though some note premium features require payment. It maintains an active presence with recent iOS release.³⁴⁶

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