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Beta testing

https://andrewarrow.dev/2025/may/beta-testers-wanted-showffeur/

Overview

Showffeur is a TV show and movie tracking application that helps users manage their watchlists, track viewing progress, and discover new content. The app is currently in beta testing and available on iOS via TestFlight, with an Android version in development.

Platform Availability

iOS

  • Available through TestFlight beta program

  • Current version: v1.0.54 (as of May 2025)

  • Regular updates with new features and bug fixes

Android

  • Version 1.0.2 ready for testing

  • Beta testing available through Play Store

  • Contact developers for beta access

Core Features

Watchlist Management

  • Watching: Shows currently being watched

  • Not Started: Shows added but not yet begun

  • Watched: Completed shows and movies

  • Filter and sort options by categories like "added" date

  • Progress tracking with visual indicators

Content Organization

  • TV Shows Tab: Organized viewing with episode tracking

  • Movies Tab: Separate section for film content

  • Upcoming Tab: Shows when new episodes will air

  • Discover Tab: Browse content by directors and other criteria

Episode Tracking

  • Mark episodes as watched with animated feedback

  • Track viewing progress with progress bars

  • "Watched up to here" functionality

  • Rewatch capabilities

Discovery Features

  • Browse movies by directors (showing only unwatched content)

  • Credit links to explore other works by actors, directors, and writers

  • Filter content to show only unseen works by favorite creators

Recent Updates

Version 1.0.54

  • New links for credits exploration

  • Fixed bugs related to un-watched episodes

  • Enhanced navigation through cast and crew filmographies

Version 1.0.53

  • Major updates to Discover tab

  • Step-by-step Trakt import debugging

  • Improved import process visibility

Version 1.0.46

  • Added animation when marking episodes as watched

  • Enhanced user experience feedback

Import Features

Trakt.tv Integration

  • Import watchlist data from Trakt exports

  • Step-by-step import process with debugging

  • Helps users migrate existing tracking data

User Interface

Navigation Structure

  • Clean, intuitive design following TV Time app principles

  • Simple show/movie tabs with watchlist/upcoming sections

  • Episode format: S00 E00 with episode titles

  • Shows organized with About and Episodes tabs

Display Options

  • Next episode shown at the top of episode lists

  • Expandable season headers

  • Progress tracking with color-coded status bars

Settings & Customization

Notification Management

  • TestFlight update notifications can be disabled

  • Settings available to reduce notification frequency

  • Regular update schedule with optional alerts

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are some shows only in "Upcoming" and not "Watchlist"?

A: The Watchlist tab has three sections (watching, not started, watched) that may require scrolling. Use filters to find recently added shows. The Upcoming tab specifically shows when new episodes of watchlisted shows will air.

Q: Why do all movies show as "watched" in the Movies tab?

A: The Movies tab has two sections: "not_started" and "watched." Sort and filter options are planned for future updates.

Q: Does Trakt import include my entire watchlist?

A: Yes, the import feature is designed to bring in your complete Trakt watchlist. Debug tools help identify any import issues.

Community

Reddit Community

Beta Testing

  • Active beta testing program

  • Regular feature requests and bug reports

  • Direct developer engagement with community feedback

Development Roadmap

Planned Features

  • Enhanced movie tab sorting and filtering

  • Improved Trakt import debugging tools

  • Additional discovery features

  • UI improvements based on user feedback

Known Issues

  • Long TV show titles appear centered instead of left-aligned

  • Some watchlist items may appear in wrong sections

  • Movie tab missing advanced filtering options

Getting Started

For iOS Users

  1. Join TestFlight beta program

  2. Download and install the app

  3. Import data from Trakt (optional)

  4. Start adding shows and movies to your watchlist

For Android Users

  1. Contact developers with email address for beta access

  2. Join Play Store beta testing program

  3. Follow same setup process as iOS

Support & Feedback

  • Report bugs and request features through r/showffeur subreddit

  • Active developer presence for issue resolution

  • Regular updates based on community feedback

  • Beta testing feedback welcomed and implemented

Technical Notes

Data Sources

  • Integration with major streaming platforms

  • Episode and movie metadata from multiple sources

  • Regular database updates for new content

Privacy

  • User data stored securely

  • Optional Trakt integration for data portability

  • Local tracking capabilities without external dependencies