TV Time shut down on July 15, 2026
BetaSeries vs WatchTrail: two French apps
This is the trickiest comparison of the lot, because it is the closest: two French apps, the same job, a good share of the same features. The real differences are narrower than a comparison would like to claim.
Checked on August 15, 2026
BetaSeries and WatchTrail, point by point
| Criterion | BetaSeries | WatchTrail |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | French, long established | French too, and recent |
| Price | Free app; a paid 'Club' supports development and unlocks features | Free, no ads |
| Extended universes | — | MCU, Star Wars, DC checklists, in chronological or release order |
| TV Time import | The GDPR .zip imports from the account: shows, watched episodes and films | The .zip is dropped as is — episodes and films, with the original dates |
What BetaSeries does better than us
- **A battle-tested app**, with years of use behind it and a French community already in place.
- **The core is free**: following your shows does not require paying.
- A mature mobile ecosystem, on iOS and Android, where we remain an installable web app.
Where BetaSeries falls short
- We could not find the Club's price on any public page — so we quote no figure rather than invent one.
- On pure tracking, both tools largely do the same thing: choosing on that criterion alone would make little sense.
BetaSeries is the right pick if…
If you are already there, with your history and your habits, there is no compelling reason to move. Tracking works, and moving always costs something.
So where does WatchTrail fit?
Our difference is mostly the **extended universes**, where films and shows tick off in one dual-order checklist. The TV Time import exists on both sides: BetaSeries reads the .zip too, shows, episodes and films included. On the rest, we do the same job, and for less time than they have.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the BetaSeries Club?
We could not find it on any public page on 15 August 2026. Rather than quote a figure, we point you to their site.
Can I move from one to the other?
Our importer reads a spreadsheet with the right columns, whatever its origin.
Is there a mobile app?
WatchTrail installs from the browser and works offline, but it is not a store app.
The real criterion: your history
Whatever tool you pick, check that it takes your TV Time export — and how. On WatchTrail, every show is matched by its ID, not by its title.
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Other services' pricing and features change over time: this page shows when it was last checked. When in doubt, the service's own page is authoritative.