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TV Episode Tracking Apps Require Accounts and Display Ads

All mainstream TV episode trackers require user registration and monetize through advertising, creating friction for casual users who want lightweight episode tracking. The market gap for a zero-account, ad-free episode tracker is clear but the audience is small. Technically straightforward to build.

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