nextup
A TV show tracker for iOS and Mac built around viewer control: cross-service tracking, recommendations aligned with your taste, and notifications on your terms.
The Library of tracked shows alongside a show detail and the user profile. NextUp lives one layer above any single streaming service.
NextUp is a TV show tracker for iOS and Mac that sits as a layer above the streaming services. Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu are still where you watch; NextUp is where you decide what to watch, track what's airing, and choose what reaches you.
That sense of control and personalization is present across every app surface. Recommendations align with your taste and draw content from all streaming providers. Notifications are completely configurable, you can turn them on or off per show, each is written in the tone and style of the show they reference, and a calendar feed of shows you follow lets your streaming schedule live wherever you already manage your time.
NextUp works as a discovery surface, a personal TV guide, or a shared watchlist with friends and family. Use the parts that fit; the rest stays out of the way.
It's currently in invitation-only private beta.
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