TV Time, the popular app for tracking TV series and movies, will shut down permanently on July 15, 2026. After more than a decade of operation, the company stated that the free model is no longer sustainable and there is not enough demand for a paid version. As a result, all personal user data will be deleted after that date.
Reasons for closure: unsustainable business model
In a support page update, the company admitted that continuing to operate as a free app was no longer viable. Despite a loyal community, demand for a paid service proved insufficient. TV Time will be removed from the App Store and Google Play, and the tvtime.com website will go offline permanently. The company may retain aggregated non-personal data for legal or business purposes, but personal data will be erased.
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How to save your viewing history before July 15
Users who want to preserve their viewing history and tracked data can request an export via the app's GDPR self-service tool before the July 15 deadline. It is crucial to act in time: after that date, no personal data can be recovered. The export includes the list of watched episodes, ratings, and watchlists.
Alternatives to TV Time: Trakt, Serializd, and Simkl under pressure
The announcement has triggered a rush to alternatives. On Resetera forums, users have suggested platforms such as Trakt, Serializd, and Simkl. Simkl experienced a surge in sign-ups, causing server strain. For those wanting a custom solution, building a personal tracking system using APIs is possible, a topic covered in our article on Tool Calling for LLMs. TV Time leaves a significant gap, but the community is already finding new digital homes. For broader context, see the TV Time Wikipedia page.
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Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/02/show-tracking-app-tv-time-shutting-down
