Best Movie Diary and Rating Apps
Best Movie Diary and Rating Apps: Remember more than the title.
Compare apps for film reviews, dated viewing records and simple ratings.
The short answer
Letterboxd is the film-review choice here. Moviebase is useful for a diary spanning films and episodes, while Trakt fits connected history. IMDb suits ratings without a diary-first routine.
By Moviebase · Reviewed September 13, 2026 · Picks by use case, not a numerical ranking. How we selected them
Compare at a glance
Match the main feature to your routine. Free access and paid extras are explained in each app card.
| App | Best for | Key feature | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letterboxd | Writing about films | Film diary | Web · Android · iPhone / iPad |
| Moviebase | Films and episode rewatches | Movies + episodes | Android · iPhone / iPad |
| Trakt | History across connected apps | Connected history | Android · iPhone / iPad |
| IMDb | A simple title rating | Ratings + reference | Android · iPhone / iPad |
Find your fit
Letterboxd
Best for: writing about films
A dated diary and review are a natural match for a regular film journal.
Build a film diary with ratings, reviews and themed lists.
- Dated diary entries
- Follow film fans
The trade-off: Not an episode-by-episode TV tracker.
- Platforms
- Web · Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Free diary and lists; paid Pro/Patron extras.
Moviebase
Best for: films and episode rewatches
Useful when your record includes series as well as movie nights.
Keep movie history and episode progress in one library.
- Custom lists and discovery
- Optional Trakt sync
The trade-off: Statistics and ad removal require Premium.
- Platforms
- Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Free tracking; optional Premium.
Trakt
Best for: history across connected apps
Consider it if your diary starts with records from compatible tools.
Maintain a watch history across an ecosystem of connected tools.
- Movies and show progress
- Compatible media-center integrations
The trade-off: Expanded lists and advanced filters require VIP.
- Platforms
- Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Free account; optional VIP.
IMDb
Best for: a simple title rating
A lighter choice when you want to record an opinion without a full journal.
Save titles and ratings alongside a broad film information database.
- Watchlist and ratings
- Cast and title information
The trade-off: A rating is not a dated viewing diary.
- Platforms
- Android · iPhone / iPad
- Free & paid
- Free consumer app with ads.
Before you choose
Try logging the same film on two different dates. Then check how the app handles the rating: is it your current opinion of the title or tied to an individual viewing?
If you are moving an existing diary, preserve dates and written reviews in the original export. Support for ratings does not establish support for every diary field.
Moving your history to Moviebase? Check the source and file format supported in your installed version. More imports are planned; availability can differ by platform.
How we selected these apps
Written by Moviebase. We matched documented features to each use case using official listings and product documentation reviewed September 12–13, 2026. Logos are publisher artwork. These are editorial recommendations, not hands-on test results. Store availability, features and plans can vary by region and platform.
Questions
Does marking a film watched create a dated diary entry?
Not always. A watched flag and a dated viewing are different records. Use the diary or history action and check the saved date.
Should I use ratings or written reviews?
Use ratings for a quick opinion. Add a short review when you want to remember why you felt that way; choose an app that makes your preferred habit easy.