TV Time co-founder launches Bingers to revive the beloved TV-tracking app

Bingers, a fresh TV show and movie-tracking app, has emerged to fill the void left by the closure of TV Time. The new platform was created by Antonio Pinto, one of TV Time's original founders, who announced plans to rebuild the app's most appealing features after TV Time's owner, Whip Media, decided to shut it down. This decision came as a shock and disappointment to TV Time's dedicated user base, many of whom had installed the app over 26.4 million times.

When TV Time was ultimately closed, more than 28,000 users signed a petition demanding Whip Media to help save the app through crowdfunding or subscriptions, but the app was discontinued as planned. Unlike other trackers that merely let users mark if they've watched a show or movie, TV Time's unique feature was its social forum where fans could discuss their favorite content, connect with fellow enthusiasts, share theories, memes, and more.

Antonio Pinto, speaking to TechCrunch, likened TV Time to a "diamond in the rough" that had "lost its way" due to neglect and lack of updates. With Bingers, Pinto aims to restore that social element while also importing data from TV Time's archives. The app offers three main features: a tracking tool for watched or desired shows and movies, a way to discover new content, and a social network where users can create profiles, comment on shows, rate episodes, express opinions via emojis, and vote on favorite characters.

Bingers also addresses financial concerns from TV Time's closure by loading users' libraries directly onto their devices, reducing the need for heavy server processing. In the short term, Bingers will monetize by allowing users to contribute directly to server costs. Pinto has not yet revealed long-term business models but hints at a future that could bring people together in real life. The app is now available on both iOS and Android platforms.