Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about watchlists, syncing, and privacy.
What are the differences between the Free and Pro tiers?
Scaena is free to download with core features included. Here is a breakdown of the differences between the Free and Pro tiers:
| Feature |
Free |
✦ Pro |
| Watchlist Items |
Up to 20 |
Unlimited |
| Scaena Custom Lists |
✕ |
Create & Sync via iCloud |
| Simkl Custom Lists (Beta) |
✕ |
Read-Only (Simkl Pro/VIP) |
| Simkl Sync |
✕ |
✓ |
| Rewatch Tracking & Sync |
✕ |
✓ |
| Release & Airing Notifications |
Fixed Time or Air Date & Time |
Custom Schedule Per-Title |
| Home Screen Widgets |
✕ |
✓ |
| HD Episode Backdrops |
✕ |
✓ |
| Detail Module Reordering |
✕ |
✓ |
| Premium Themes |
Standard |
+5 Pro Themes |
| Custom Accent Color Picker |
Presets |
Custom Hex & Picker |
| Watchlist Layout Presets |
Cards |
Cards & Compact |
| App Icon Customization |
System |
System, Light & Dark |
| Release & Airing Calendars |
✓ |
✓ |
| Search & Explore |
✓ |
✓ |
| Show & Movie Recommendations |
Global Community |
Personalized via Simkl Pro/VIP |
| Spoiler Protection |
Full |
Full |
| Multi-Device iCloud Sync |
✓ |
✓ |
| External Link Handling |
✓ |
✓ |
| Family Sharing |
— |
✓ |
| Priority Support |
✕ |
✓ |
Pro plans start at $1.99/mo or $12.99/yr (with a 7-day free trial). A lifetime one-time purchase is also available for $34.99. Prices shown in USD for the United States App Store; pricing in other countries and regions may vary due to local currencies, taxes, and exchange rates. All prices are subject to change without notice.
What is Scaena?
Scaena is a premium, privacy-focused iOS and iPadOS tracking application. It allows you to explore trending TV shows and movies, organize your media watchlist, monitor upcoming show release dates, view airing schedules, and synchronize your watch history seamlessly—all protected behind fully native spoiler controls.
Is macOS supported?
Scaena is designed and optimized specifically for iPhone and iPad (iOS and iPadOS 18.0+). While Apple Silicon Macs can download iPad apps, Scaena is not officially supported or optimized for macOS and does not work well on desktop environments. We strongly recommend using Scaena on iPhone and iPad for the best experience.
Does Scaena track my personal data?
No. Scaena is built on a 100% local database model using Apple's secure Core Data container. Your settings and API keys sync exclusively via your personal Apple iCloud Key-Value store. No external servers or third-party tracking databases collect your personal data.
What languages does Scaena support?
Scaena is fully localized into 22 global languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, French, German, Portuguese (Portugal & Brazil), Italian, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Hindi, Turkish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Polish. You can customize the interface language directly in the app settings.
How does Scaena avoid TV show episode spoilers?
Scaena features a native "Hide Episode Spoilers" toggle. When enabled, episode descriptions are hidden behind a spoiler alert, and specific episode thumbnails are replaced with general season posters until you mark the episode as watched.
How do I sync my watchlist with Simkl?
Simply navigate to settings inside the app and authorize your Simkl account. Scaena's background SyncManager executes all API calls and database commits asynchronously on dedicated threads, ensuring your watchlists, ratings, and history remain perfectly in sync without ever causing frame rate drops.
How does Rewatch Tracking work with Simkl?
Scaena Pro allows you to log multiple rewatches for your favorite TV shows and movies without overwriting or losing your original watch history. You can track rewatch episode progress per session and sync seamlessly with Simkl Pro & VIP accounts.
How do I upgrade from Simkl AUTH V1 to AUTH V2?
Navigate to Settings → Simkl Account inside Scaena. If your account is linked using legacy AUTH V1, you will see an "Upgrade to AUTH V2" option. Tap it to re-authenticate using the modern, secure OAuth with PKCE flow. Please note that Simkl plans to deprecate AUTH V1 around April 2027, so we recommend upgrading to ensure continuous sync and improved security.
Can I customize the layout of TV Show and Movie detail pages?
Yes! Under Settings → Appearance → TV Show & Movie Pages, you can use native drag-and-drop handles to reorder sections (Show/Movie Info, Overview, List Status, My Rating, Cast, and Seasons) to suit your workflow across the entire app.
Can I choose which web browser opens external links?
Yes. Under Settings → General → Link Handling, you can select between the In-App Safari browser, your device's Default Browser, or "Always Ask" to choose dynamically from browsers installed on your device (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge, DuckDuckGo, etc.).
How do I change the App Icon or visual theme?
Navigate to Settings → Appearance. Scaena Pro unlocks alternate App Icons (System, Light, and Dark), 9 curated visual themes (such as Dark Grey, Dark Blue, Arctic Night, Dark Cocoa, and Plum), custom accent color pickers, and high-density Compact Cards layouts.
What metadata services does Scaena use?
Scaena fetches show schedules, user lists, and poster art from Simkl, and high-resolution episode backdrops from TheTVDB (TVDB). All metadata lookups are handled automatically using secure, integrated developer access keys.
