NextEp

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NextEp is a simple, private TV show tracker for iPhone. Add your shows, mark episodes as you watch, and always know what to watch next — with a home screen widget, episode reminders and backups you control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started

How do I add a show?

Open the Discover tab, search for a show, and tap the + button — or open the show and tap Track Show. You can also browse Today, Trending and Genres if you are looking for something new.

How do I mark episodes as watched?

Tap any episode to toggle it. Use the double-check button next to a season to mark the whole season, or long-press an episode to mark everything up to that point. The check button on the Home screen marks the next episode in one tap.

Can I bring my history from Trakt, TV Time or another app?

Yes. Export a CSV from the other app, then open Your Stats → Import from another app and pick the file. NextEp matches shows by IMDb id, TVDB id or name and year, shows you what it found, and only starts importing after you confirm. A spreadsheet you made yourself works too, as long as it has a show column.

Can I hide a show without losing its history?

Yes — archive it from the show screen (the eye button). Archived shows disappear from Up Next and from the widget, but keep every episode you marked. You can see them again with the Archived filter on My Shows.

Widget & reminders

How do I add the home screen widget?

Long-press an empty spot on your iPhone home screen, tap + in the corner, search for NextEp and pick the small or medium Up Next widget. It shows the episodes waiting for you and what airs next, and refreshes as you mark episodes watched. If it looks empty at first, open NextEp once so it has something to show.

How do episode reminders work?

Turn on New episode alerts in Your Stats → Notifications, then pick a time and whether you want them on air day or the day before. Reminders are scheduled on your device from air dates the app already knows — there is no account and no push server involved.

I turned reminders on but nothing arrives.

Check that notifications are allowed for NextEp in iOS Settings → Notifications. Also note iOS keeps a limited number of pending reminders per app, so NextEp schedules the nearest ones and refreshes the list every time you open the app.

Can I put an episode in my calendar?

Yes. Open an episode and tap Add to calendar. NextEp pre-fills your system's own event form with the show, episode and air date — nothing is written to your calendar unless you save it.

Your data

Where is my watch history stored?

Entirely on your device. NextEp has no accounts and no cloud — your data stays with you. See our Privacy Policy.

How do I move my library to a new phone?

Two ways. NextEp is included in your iPhone's iCloud backup, so restoring a new device from that backup brings the library with it. Or open Your Stats → Export backup, save the file somewhere you control (Files, iCloud Drive, email), then tap Restore backup on the new phone and pick it.

What is the difference between Merge and Replace when restoring?

Merge keeps the shows you already track and adds anything from the backup on top. Replace deletes the current library first, so the result matches the backup exactly. The app asks twice before replacing.

What happens if I delete a show?

Removing a show from tracking deletes its watch history on your device. This can't be undone, so the app asks you to confirm first. If you only want it out of the way, archive it instead.

What happens if I delete the app?

Your data lives only on the device, so deleting the app deletes your watch history with it — unless you exported a backup first, or restore the phone from an iCloud backup that included NextEp.

Show data

Why don't I see a new episode of my show?

Pull down on the Home screen (or tap the refresh button) to check your shows for new episodes. Show data comes from the community-run TVMaze database, so very recent announcements can take a little time to appear.

A show ended but came back — will NextEp notice?

Yes. NextEp re-checks ended shows about once a week, so revivals and new seasons are picked up automatically.

An episode title, poster or air date looks wrong.

Show information comes straight from TVMaze, which volunteers maintain. Corrections made there reach the app the next time it refreshes that show.

Is there an Android version?

An Android build is in the works. NextEp is on the App Store for iPhone today — write to us if you want a note when Android is ready.

Credits

TV show information (titles, episodes, artwork, air dates) is provided by the free TVMaze community database. NextEp is made by Nordteknik.