--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "Watched - Track What You Watch" developer_entity: "Bolt Studios" bundle_id: "ee.bolt.watched" app_store_id: "1500135948" category: "Entertainment" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Freemium" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS & Android" app_last_updated: "2026-07-10" report_date: "2026-08-12" last_verified: "2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z" report_version: "3.4.0" total_reviews: 1509 overall_rating: 3.8 sentiment: "Mixed" sentiment_score: 45 confidence: "high" confidence_score: 0.75 top_praise_theme: "Clean and visually appealing interface makes tracking series and movie progress feel effortless for casual viewers" top_complaint_theme: "Frequent app crashes and data loss after updates prevent users from maintaining their watch history records" review_sample_size: 83 total_review_count: 83 analyzed_review_count: 60 data_age_days: 95 momentum_velocity: "maintenance" intelligence_version: 3 tags: ["entertainment", "freemium", "mixed sentiment", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "movie", "viewers", "organize"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/apps/watched-track-what-you-watch" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # Watched - Track What You Watch Intelligence Report ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Entertainment · Freemium - **Signal**: Rating 3.75 · Sentiment Mixed - **Recent focus**: Frequent app crashes and data loss after updates prevent users from maintaining their watch history records (top complaint) · Clean and visually appealing interface makes tracking series and movie progress feel effortless for casual viewers (top praise) > **TL;DR:** Watched - Track What You Watch is a entertainment app by Bolt Studios, rated 3.75/5 by 1.5K users, with Mixed user sentiment (45/100), available on iOS & Android. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** - Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** Watched - Track What You Watch shows Mixed sentiment (3.75/5 from 1.5K reviews) - users praise clean and visually appealing interface makes tracking series and movie progress feel effortless for casual viewers but report issues with frequent app crashes and data loss after updates prevent users from maintaining their watch history records. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Rating** | 3.75/5 (1.5K reviews) | | **User Mood** | Mixed | | **Category** | Entertainment | | **Developer** | Bolt Studios | | **Pricing** | Freemium | | **Platforms** | iOS & Android | | **Confidence** | High (0.75/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 95d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** Bolt Studios - **Category:** Entertainment - **Target Audience:** TV and movie viewers who want to organize their watch history and receive release alerts. - **Platforms:** iOS & Android - **Version Reviewed:** 3.4.0 - **Report Date:** 2026-08-12 - **Signal Count:** 83 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** High (0.75/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1500135948 - **Bundle ID:** ee.bolt.watched - **Google Play ID:** ee.bolt.watched - **Performance Trend:** Mixed - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-08-12 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** Watched is a manual TV show tracking app for iOS and Android that provides release notifications and watch history management. **Why users hire it:** Users hire Watched to organize their viewing habits and stay updated on new episodes without the complexity of full-scale streaming platforms. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Standard] Timeline Tracking:** Chronological list of upcoming and recent TV show episodes with one-tap status updates. * *User Intent:* Users want visibility into their own performance and progress. - **[Differentiator] TV Time Data Import:** Migration tool to pull existing show history from the TV Time platform. ## Market Position {#market-position} Watched maintains a 4.25 rating on iOS and 3.71 on Android, reflecting a divide between casual users who value the UI and power users frustrated by manual entry requirements. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Freemium - **Tiers:** Free tier with ad support - **Analysis:** The ad-supported model relies on high-frequency engagement with tracking features to monetize free users. ## 🟡 User Sentiment (High Confidence: 60 of 83 reviews analyzed) {#user-sentiment} - **Overall Rating:** 3.75/5 - **Platform Split:** iOS 4.3/5 (120 ratings) | Android 3.7/5 (1.4K ratings) - **Overall Sentiment:** Mixed ### Top Praises - **Clean and visually appealing interface makes tracking series and movie progress feel effortless for casual viewers** - **Timely notifications for new episode releases help dedicated fans stay updated on their favorite shows** ### Top Complaints (Impact Areas) - **Frequent app crashes and data loss after updates prevent users from maintaining their watch history records** ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - Clean interface design reduces cognitive load for casual users **Growth Levers:** - Automated synchronization with external tracking platforms ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} The report identifies the lack of automated synchronization as a primary competitive disadvantage, shifting focus from onboarding issues to technical integration gaps. **Overall trend**: Mixed **Compared at**: 2026-08-12 ### High-impact changes - **[Added] Automated Sync Gap** (features) ### Medium-impact changes - **[Removed] SWOT Strengths Reduction** (swot) - **[Shifted] Strategic Focus Shift** (positioning) ## What's New - **Latest (v3.4.0, 1 months ago):** Added actor search and dedicated actor profile pages. Introduced TV Time data import functionality. ## App Momentum (Maintenance) {#momentum} - Shipped actor search and profile pages. - Introduced TV Time data import functionality. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 1 majors in last 6 months · 33 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} Watched - Track What You Watch is an entertainment app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.75/5 rating from 1.5K reviews, it shows mixed user reception. > **Bottom Line:** Watched provides a visually appealing tracking experience, but technical instability and the lack of automated sync limit its retention potential, so the team must prioritize crash resolution to stabilize the user base. **Best for:** TV and movie viewers who want to organize their watch history and receive release alerts. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [INVEST] Audit crash logs post-update because users report data loss → stabilize retention ### Feature Gaps vs Competitors - Automated external sync (available in major competitors but missing here) ### Outlook: Mixed Users report: The entertainment utility market is consolidating around apps that offer seamless data integration, leaving manual-entry tools like Watched increasingly exposed. Unless the team addresses stability and adds automated sync, the app will continue to struggle with high churn among power users. - 🔴 Frequent post-update crashes and data loss incidents erode the daily active habit, which compounds the rating drag already visible on Android. - 🟢 The latest release added actor search and data import functionality, signaling active feature investment rather than maintenance mode. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Rating | 3.75/5 | | Total Reviews | 1.5K | | Sentiment | Mixed (45/100) | | Confidence | High | | Pricing Model | Freemium | | Platforms | iOS & Android | | Key Features | 2 analyzed | | Trend | Mixed | | Outlook | Mixed | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Watched - Track What You Watch** (this app) | 3.75/5 | Mixed | Bolt Studios | | [BESTPLAY Play to earn & donate](https://marlvel.ai/apps/bestplay-play-to-earn-donate) | 4.7/5 | n/a | Bestplay | | [JustPlay: Earn Money or Donate](https://marlvel.ai/apps/justplay-earn-money-or-donate) | 4.4/5 | n/a | JustPlay GmbH | | [Ghost Science M3](https://marlvel.ai/apps/ghost-science-m3) | 3.1/5 | Excited | Michael Weber | | [JustPlay: Earn Loyalty Rewards](https://marlvel.ai/apps/justplay-earn-loyalty-rewards) | 4.7/5 | Mixed | Gimica GmbH | | [Leprecam](https://marlvel.ai/apps/leprecam) | 4.3/5 | N/A | Asinine Games Inc | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** Bolt Studios - **Website:** [https://watched.cc](https://watched.cc) ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store ID:** 1500135948 - **Google Play ID:** ee.bolt.watched - **Dev Site:** [Official Website](https://watched.cc) - **Sources:** Developer website content, About us / company information, App store metadata, User reviews. ## Related Intel Reports - [*BESTPLAY Play to earn & donate*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/bestplay-play-to-earn-donate) (Bestplay) · 4.7/5 Rating - [*JustPlay: Earn Money or Donate*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/justplay-earn-money-or-donate) (JustPlay GmbH) · 4.4/5 Rating - [*Ghost Science M3*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/ghost-science-m3) (Michael Weber) · 3.1/5 Rating | Positive Sentiment - [*JustPlay: Earn Loyalty Rewards*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/justplay-earn-loyalty-rewards) (Gimica GmbH) · 4.7/5 Rating - [*Leprecam*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/leprecam) (Asinine Games Inc) · 4.3/5 Rating - [*PLAYZONE - Play & Earn Rewards*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/money-well-earn-rewards) (Vanessa Calatayud Gomis) · 2.5/5 Rating - [*TikTok Pro - Events*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-ss-iphone-ugc-tiktok-pro) (TikTok Ltd.) · 4.8/5 Rating - [*TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/tiktok-videos-shop-live) (TikTok Ltd.) · 4.4/5 Rating - [*로또 스캐너 - 바로확인*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--381) (kim juyoung) · N/A Rating - [*カンペ*](https://marlvel.ai/apps/app--380) (Teruaki Onoda) · 5.0/5 Rating ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** - Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** - Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** - Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction into synthesised themes (no verbatim quotes). 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** - Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** - Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.75/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 83 - **Data Sources:** user reviews, developer website, company about page, App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 95 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/apps/watched-track-what-you-watch) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.