Changelog

Cronica

Entertainment
By Alexandre Madeira
iPhone iPad Watch Mac

April 21, 2024

v 2.7.2

What's Fixed:

- Fixed missing support for Israel in Watch Providers.

April 16, 2024

v 2.7.1

What's Fixed:

• Resolved issue where changing notification hour and minute didn't update delivery time for already registered notifications.

April 13, 2024

v 2.6.9

What's new in 2.6.9:

• Added support for the French and Italian language; special thanks to Pierre Quéré and Kevin Manca for helping bring Cronica to more people!
• Season's Details: See an overview for each season of your favorite shows.
• Customize the hour and minute for the notifications.
• Added an option to turn off the confirmation to mark an episode as watched.
• More colors added.
• Improved UI and UX.
• General bug fixes.

Please, send your bug reports and feedback to cronica@alexandremadeira.dev. 
If you enjoy the app, please consider using the Tip Jar and sharing it with your friends.

Feb. 8, 2024

v 2.6.5

What's new in 2.6.5:

• Added support for the Slovak language; special thanks to Tomáš Švec for helping bring Cronica to more people!
• Introduced more colors for use as accent colors.
• Enhanced animations.
• Improved UI and UX.
• General bug fixes.

What's changed in this version:

• This version does not include the ability to sync with TMDB. However, this feature will return in an improved form later on. If you use this feature, please send an email to contact@alexandremadeira.dev, indicating what you need most in a sync with TMDB and other services.
• The Apple Watch version now requires watchOS 10.
• Cronica will now be updated in a monthly-based schedule, requested features like timestamps, reviews from TMDB, and many others will be included in future monthly updates.
• TestFlight group was been removed, please use the App Store version.

Feel free to send your reports and feedback to contact@alexandremadeira.dev. Thank you for choosing Cronica. If you enjoy the app, please consider using the Tip Jar or sharing it with your friends.

Oct. 26, 2023

v 2.6.4

What's new:

• New options to hide episode's thumbnail, title and synopsis to avoid potential spoilers.
• New colors available.
• Option to skip an episode using the context menu on Up Next.
• Trending is now merged with Search (watchOS only).
• General bug fixes and UI improvements.

You can report bugs and send your suggestions at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
Thank you for using Cronica!

Sept. 3, 2023

v 2.6.2

Improvements to the Recommendation section.
Up Next can now load a little bit more faster.

You can send your suggestions or bug reports to contact@alexandremadeira.dev. Thank you for using Cronica!
If you enjoy it, please share the app with your friends and family and consider leaving a review.

Aug. 31, 2023

v 2.6.1

In this build:
Improved 'In Production' filter.
Fixed missing context menu in Search.

You can send your suggestions and bug reports to contact@alexandremadeira.dev. Thank you for using Cronica!
If you enjoy it, please share the app with your friends and family and consider leaving a review.

Aug. 24, 2023

v 2.5.8

Fixes some items not appearing on 'Release' smart filter after release date.

You can send your suggestions or bug reports at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
Thank you for using Cronica.

Aug. 20, 2023

v 2.2.5

In this update:
Due to changes made to the TV Shows' dates in this update, you may need to update the items manually (through Settings -> Sync or just opening the title) or wait to the app update some info in the background.

- Fixed 'Upcoming' showing next seasons with the show's first air date and in wrong order.
- Fixed 'watched' icon on watchOS.
- Fixed 'Up Next' not scrolling to the first item automatically when 'Tap to mark episode as watched' is turned on.
- Fixed missing dates for some movies on 'Upcoming'.
- UI tweaks on Trending cards.

You can report bugs or send suggestions using the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
Thank you for using Cronica!

Aug. 13, 2023

v 2.2.4

Fixed:
Missing release date on iPadOS version.
Cropped button on smaller Apple Watch.
Sort order in the 'Upcoming' section on watchOS.
Missing release date on 'Upcoming Notifications' section.

Do you have any suggestions or want to report a bug? Send an email to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
Thank you for using Cronica!

July 28, 2023

v 2.2.2

What's new in Cronica 2.2.2:

• Improved icon support for title status on cards, posters, and list items.
• You can now add and remove items from a TMDB list.
• You can see all your TMDB lists inside the list selector now.
• Fixed pagination support for TMDB lists.
• Improved UI for episode details.

If you have feedback or suggestions, please send them to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
If you're enjoying Cronica, please consider leaving a review.
Thank you for using Cronica!

July 20, 2023

v 2.2.1

Up Next, Upcoming, and Settings are now available on the watchOS app.
Improved UI/UX.
Fixed some bugs.

For feedback or bug reports, please send an email to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
Thank you for using Cronica.

July 17, 2023

v 2.1.9

Fixed a bug where "Open List Selector when adding an item" was not being respected.

You can report bugs or send suggestions to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
If you are enjoying Cronica, please consider leaving a review.
Thank you for using Cronica.

July 9, 2023

v 2.1.8

Cronica 2.1.8:

• Redesigned title's detail page with improved header and quick actions buttons.
• Enhanced background sync functionality.
• Notifications now arrive in the early morning instead of midnight.
• Tap a notification to open the title's details page.
• New settings options:
• Auto open list selector when adding a new item.
• Confirmation prompt for item removal (works on details page).
• Remove from pin when marked as watched.
• Tap release date for additional details like country and release type.
• Fixed issue with the "Show more" option appearing when text is fully available.
• Card style now displays up to 2 lines of text for the title.
• Automatically add the first episode of a newly added TV show to Up Next.

Special thanks to Aaron, Alexander, Jean, and Simon for their valuable feedback.
Stay tuned for more upcoming improvements. Send your feedback to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
Thank you for using Cronica!

June 18, 2023

v 2.1.7

Cronica 2.1.7:
• Enhanced UX for the watchOS app.
• Improved background sync.
• New 'Watching' filter for easily tracking your current TV shows.
• Enhanced TV show info: Now displays if a series has ended.
• UI tweaks for a better user experience.
• Bug fixes: Resolved minor issues.

Users syncing with TMDB, I value your input to further enhance this feature. Please provide feedback to improve your synchronization experience.
For feedback or suggestions, contact me through the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

May 27, 2023

v 2.1.6

What's Fixed:

• Fixed some episodes not loading on some TV Shows.
• Fixed quick info not showing all genres. Special thanks to Aaron for the report.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to reach out using the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

May 20, 2023

v 2.1.4

• Tweaks to the user interface.
• Feedback has moved to About settings screen.
• Redesigned the details view for iPadOS.
• New custom list picker on context menu.
• New filter UI for custom lists.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to reach out using the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

May 12, 2023

v 2.1.3

What's New:
• A new What's New screen will guide you on the latest features.

Improved:
• The theme and icon picker for Appearance Settings has been improved. Special thanks to Simon for the feedback about it!

Fixed:
• The upcoming notification will now be removed when an item is deleted from the watchlist.
• The missing style button on Custom Lists has been fixed (for switching between list, poster, and card).

Removed:
• The notification status on the title's toolbar has been removed. It will return in future updates with a better user experience.
• Upcoming Features have been removed due to the API for counting votes being down. It will return when it's working again.

Additionally, the watchOS version now has the following buttons: favorite, archive, and pin, to make it easier to manage your lists on the go.
If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to reach out using the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

May 9, 2023

v 2.1.2

What's New:

• You can now pin a custom list on Home, swipe right on the list selector to Edit the list, and pin it to Home.

What's Improved:

• Up Next can now dynamically update itself for new episodes, ensuring that you never miss an episode of your favorite shows.
• Settings now has a place on the tab bar for easier access.
• The picker for accent color has been improved for a more seamless experience.
• You can now tap the Up Next title page to see a vertical grid of episodes.
• The option to "Mark all previously episodes as watched" is now accessible only on the context menu.

What's Fixed:

• Various bugs related to Up Next have been fixed

Almost all changes in this update were based on user feedback, so thank you for your continued support and suggestions.
You can send your feedback through the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

April 26, 2023

v 2.1.0

What's New:
• Connect TMDb account: now you can easily sync and import your lists by connecting your TMDb account. (Requires iOS 16.4+)
• Publish Custom List: with your TMDb account, you can now publish your custom lists on TMDb.
• Review feature: you can now review your favorite titles, and all your ratings and notes are private.
• Preferred Launch Screen: you can now set your preferred screen as the launch screen when the app opens.* Special thanks to Aaron for the feedback!

What's Improved:
• Added an item count display on the header of the lists. Special thanks to Jean for the feedback!

What's Fixed:
• Fixed missing translations in the German language version of the app. Special thanks to Simon for the feedback!
• Fixed a bug that prevented some users from switching smart filters on the WatchOS app.

You can send your feedback through the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev
*This feature is iPhone-only at the moment.

April 22, 2023

v 2.0.9

Version 2.0.9:

What's New:
• Added a button to quickly open the TV Show page on the Up Next episode popup.
• Added support to the custom list for the watchOS app.

What's Improved: 
• Fixed a typo.
• Fixed filmography not respecting user choice for list preferences.

Thank you for your feedback and support! 
You can send feedback using the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev. More updates are on the way, so stay tuned.

April 17, 2023

v 2.0.7

This update introduces a new set of customizations:
• Added a Compact Mode! This feature reduces the size of certain elements to fit more items on the screen, such as the cards in Home and all posters throughout the app.* Special thanks to Aaron for the suggestion.
• Preferred streaming services: You can now choose which streaming services to display in the 'Where to Watch' section.

*Please note that this feature is currently available only for iPhones. However, I am exploring bringing it to iPad and Mac in future updates.

I am continuously working on more fixes, improvements, and features! You can visit the Feature Roadmap page in Settings to vote for the features you want to see first or suggest new ones. I appreciate your feedback and support!

April 14, 2023

v 2.0.6

Bug fixes.

More fixes, improvements, and features are on the way! You can visit the Feature Roadmap page in Settings to vote for the features you want to see first or suggest a new one. Thank you for your feedback and support!

April 8, 2023

v 2.0.5

What's new:

• Customization options have been added to the app! You can now personalize the look of Explore and every horizontal list. Special thanks to Sven for the suggestion.
• A new alternative app icon is available now! You can find it in Settings -> Appearance -> App Icon.

What's fixed:

• An issue where some shows were not updating in Up Next has been resolved.

More fixes, improvements, and features are on the way! You can visit the Feature Roadmap page in Settings to vote for the features you want to see first or suggest a new one. Thank you for your feedback and support!

March 22, 2023

v 2.0.2

What's New:
• Up Next: Easily mark the following episode as watched right from the Home screen.
• Notification Settings: Personalize your release notifications even further.
• All New Watchlist Filter: More advanced and customizable filter options to make finding your next watch even easier.
• Previously Selected Filters: The app will now remember your previously selected filters on Explore and on Watchlist.
• Mark All Previously as Watched: Option to mark all previous episodes as watched when a new one is marked (Go to Settings -> Behavior).
• Home Recommendations: Get tailored recommendations for everything you've watched, right from the Home page.
• Custom List Improvements: Switching to a newer list is now automatic, and you can add an item to a list directly from its detailed page.

What's Improved:
• Improved Design: The app now features a cleaner and more intuitive user interface.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. 
Your feedback is essential as I work to bring even more features and refinements to Cronica. To send feedback, please use the in-app function or email me at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

Feb. 28, 2023

v 2.0.1

What's new: 
• Vote for upcoming features! Now you can help decide which features to work on first. Simply go to the "Upcoming Features" screen in Settings and vote for the ones you're most excited about. Your feedback will be used to prioritize the development roadmap.

Please continue sending your feedback through the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
More updates are coming soon!

Feb. 20, 2023

v 2.0.0

Thank you for your feedback.

What's New:
• Introducing the Custom List feature! You can now create your list and organize your movies and TV shows however you want. All items in your custom list will still sync with the default list on all platforms.

What's Improved:
• Tweaks to the user interface for a smoother experience.

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed some issues with search.

Please continue sending your feedback through the in-app function or email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
Make sure to update Cronica on all your devices for the latest features and improvements. 
More updates are coming soon!

Feb. 8, 2023

v 1.9.9

New in 1.9.9:

• Fixed a bug where notifications for upcoming episodes were not being registered by the background task.

If you have any feedback or suggestions, please send them through the app (Settings -> Send Feedback) or via email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

Jan. 29, 2023

v 1.9.4

New in 1.9.4:

• Introducing the new filter feature in the Explore screen! Now you can easily filter out added items.

Thank you for your support and feedback. Stay tuned for more updates and new features.
If you have any feedback, feel free to send us an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

Jan. 23, 2023

v 1.9.2

Cronica 1.9.2:

• New detailed screen: You can now see every cast and crew of a movie/TV show, with a tap of a button. The title of the cast list on movie/TV show details screens will take you to a vertical list of every cast and crew, complete with a search function for easy browsing.
• Email function: We've added back the ability to send an email, for those who prefer it.
• Improved background tasks: We've made some improvements to the background tasks related to sync, so your watchlist stays up-to-date with ease.
• Accessibility support: We've also made some improvements to accessibility support when using VoiceOver.
• Bug fixes: As always, we've made some small bug fixes to keep the app running smoothly.
We also want to remind our users that Cronica is available on both macOS and tvOS, so you can enjoy it on all your devices!
We want to take this opportunity to thank you for using Cronica and for your valuable feedback. Your suggestions and comments help us make the app better, so please keep them coming. If you have any feedback, feel free to email us at contact@alexandremadeira.dev.
As always, we're grateful for your continued support.

Jan. 15, 2023

v 1.9.1

Introducing the latest update for Cronica - watch providers! 
Now, you can easily access information on where your favorite movies and TV shows are available to stream by navigating to the item detail page and tapping on the streaming icon. Additionally, you can select a preferred country to see what content is currently streaming in your desired location. 
We are dedicated to constantly improving the user experience and would greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions for new features. Please send them to contact@alexandremadeira.dev. Thank you for your continued support!

Jan. 13, 2023

v 1.9.0

Bug fixes and improvements.

More features coming soon! Stay tuned.
As always, we value your feedback and appreciate your support. If you have any comments or have encountered any issues, please don't hesitate to send them to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

Jan. 12, 2023

v 1.8.9

In this release:

• Episode layout has been fixed.
• The experience of reading an overview or biography has been improved, with the content now expanding when tapped.

More features coming soon! Stay tuned.
As always, we value your feedback and appreciate your support. If you have any comments or have encountered any issues, please don't hesitate to send them to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

Jan. 5, 2023

v 1.8.8

New in this update:

• Added tip jar options for users who want to support the development of Cronica. You can now choose to contribute a small, medium, or large amount through the tip jar. All contributions will go towards improving and maintaining the app, which will always remain free and ad-free.
• Added an Acknowledgements section to recognize everyone who has helped build the app.

More features coming soon! Stay tuned.
As always, we value your feedback and appreciate your support. If you have any comments or have encountered any issues, please don't hesitate to send them to contact@alexandremadeira.dev.

Dec. 23, 2022

v 1.8.6

We have released a new update for Cronica that includes bug fixes to improve stability.
Thank you for your patience and support. If you encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to contact us at contact@alexandremadeira.dev. 
Stay tuned for more updates and improvements in the future.

Dec. 21, 2022

v 1.8.5

This update includes several new features and improvements:

• You can now tint the app with your favorite color for a personalized experience.
• We have added new ways to display your watchlist: you can choose between list, poster, and card views.
• The settings design has been improved for a more intuitive and streamlined experience.
• We have made various design tweaks to improve the overall look and feel of the app.

Thank you for using Cronica and for taking the time to send your feedback. 
We value your input and are committed to continuously improving the app based on your suggestions.
If you have any ideas for new features or encounter any bugs, please don't hesitate to send them to contact@alexandremadeira.dev. 
Your feedback is essential in helping us create the best possible experience for all of our users. Thank you for your support.
We hope you enjoy these updates and stay tuned for more improvements in the future.

Dec. 11, 2022

v 1.8.4

Bug fixes.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Dec. 1, 2022

v 1.8.3

New in 1.8.3:

New:
- You can archive an item, this will stop any future notification about that item and it'll show up only on the Archive filter.
- See more from a list by tapping the title.

Improvements:
- You can hide the genre on the Watchlist.
- Better translucent background support (Experimental feature).

Fixed:
- Missing translation in Upcoming List (PT-BR).
- Cast list not showing up for some people.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Nov. 21, 2022

v 1.8.2

Bug fixes.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Nov. 14, 2022

v 1.8.0

New in 1.8.0:

- Improvements to context menu.
- New "Experimental Features" settings.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Nov. 9, 2022

v 1.7.2

New:

- New gestures available in Settings.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Oct. 17, 2022

v 1.7.0

Improved episodes list, the app will remember the last episode watched.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Oct. 15, 2022

v 1.6.9

New:

- Pin your favorite titles to Home.

Fixed:

- Infinite progress ring in Search.

Others:

- Improved Watchlist sync.
- Minor bug fixes.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Oct. 8, 2022

v 1.6.8

New:

- Mark season as watched on watchOS.

Improvements:

- Expanded 'watched badge' to Search.

Other:

Bug fixes and improvements.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email at contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Oct. 4, 2022

v 1.6.7

Improvements:

- Search can load more items.
- Filter list on watchOS.
- The app will remember the last filter you used.
- Search TMDb is now integrated into Watchlist's search. (watchOS only)

Other:

Bug fixes and improvements.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email on contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Sept. 27, 2022

v 1.6.6

New:

- Mark episodes as watched from the watchOS app.

Other:

Bug fixes and improvements

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email on contact@alexandremadeira.dev

Sept. 12, 2022

v 1.6.4

Thank you for all the amazing feedback sent, it helped shape this version of the app.

New:

- Track your watched episodes and seasons.
- New Feedback system, you can send your suggestions without leaving the app.
- Episode pages now contains more information, such as casting and release date.
- A brand new watchOS app, see your watchlist or update it right on your wrist.
- Upcoming episodes section, see popular shows with new episodes coming soon.
- Posters and Cards added to the Watchlist contains a badge.

Improvements:

- Layout changes to Watchlist.
- Better sort filter on Watchlist.
- UI design changes to Posters and Cards.
- Search is now integrated into the SideBar on iPadOS.
- Search scopes that allow you to quickly filter your search results.
- Trailers section now list every official trailer available.
- Filmography is now presented as a vertical list.
- Posters, search results and cards are draggable, you can drag them to your Watchlist.
- Watchlist can now delete and update ‘watch’ status of multiple items at once.
- Memory usage improvements.
- Animations tweaks to iPadOS.

Fixed:

- Fixed item not updating visuals for watched and favorite.
- Fixed crash related to updating an item.

Do you have a suggestion or want to report a bug? Send me an email on contact@alexandremadeira.dev