Moviebase vs cinematique: One library, several connected services.

Compare movie and TV progress, anime organization and connections to multiple services.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you prefer Moviebase’s movie-and-TV tracking layout
you want selected file imports with optional Trakt sync

The trade-off: Viewing statistics and ad removal require Moviebase Premium. App-specific records from another service may not transfer.

Choose cinematique if…

you want dedicated anime sections and anime-service sync
you want customizable themes and a social profile

The trade-off: Its advertised service coverage is broad; check which records sync on each connection and what requires Lume.

What matters for your library

The current cinematique app combines movies, television and anime with social profiles and several sync services. This comparison uses the native Google Play product, not an older similarly named Trakt wrapper.

Moviebase vs cinematique in everyday use

Compare the publisher’s screens below. Tap an image to see the details; the captions distinguish the task each screen illustrates.

Checking what is next

Moviebase: Next episodes and progress appear beside the shows you follow.

cinematique: Up Next puts ongoing shows into a progress queue.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: Next episodes and progress appear beside the shows you follow. — Moviebase

cinematique publisher screenshot: Up Next puts ongoing shows into a progress queue. — cinematique

Organizing a library

Moviebase: A movie watchlist keeps films you plan to watch together.

cinematique: Library filters separate media types and tracking states.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: A movie watchlist keeps films you plan to watch together. — Moviebase

cinematique publisher screenshot: Library filters separate media types and tracking states. — cinematique

Opening a title

Moviebase: Show details and seasons connect the overview with episode navigation.

cinematique: A detailed title page combines ratings, providers and tracking actions.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: Show details and seasons connect the overview with episode navigation. — Moviebase

cinematique publisher screenshot: A detailed title page combines ratings, providers and tracking actions. — cinematique

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs cinematique
Feature	Moviebase	cinematique
Movies & episodes	Included	Included
Anime	Combined catalog	Dedicated sections
Trakt sync	Included	Included
Simkl connection	File import	Sync advertised
Anime services	Not verified	AniList / MyAnimeList
Social profiles	Different experience	Advertised
Web experience	Via Trakt	Web app advertised
Ads	Removed with Premium	Ad-free advertised
Paid extras	Premium	Lume

Availability and paid access can differ by platform and plan. “Not verified” means the evidence does not establish the feature.

By Moviebase · Checked Sep 12, 2026 · Sources

Based on the linked official listings, product documentation and publisher screenshots, not an app or import test. Store artwork may show a different platform or version.

Keeping your history

Bring your history to Moviebase

Keep a copy of your cinematique history and check the import options available in Moviebase.

Support depends on the source and file format. More import options are coming.

See current import options

Questions

Is this the older cinematique Trakt wrapper?

No. The evidence here identifies Google Play package com.arctco.cinematique and the current publisher’s native app listing.

Does anime sync guarantee identical episode numbering?

No. Different catalogs can organize seasons and specials differently. Check a few familiar series after connecting accounts.

Is everything free?

The publisher advertises a free ad-free app and optional Lume features such as expanded AI use and cloud vaults. Check the current plan details.

Is Moviebase free to download?

Yes. Moviebase is available on Android, iPhone, iPad and supported Macs. It is free to download, with optional Premium for ad removal, viewing statistics and other extras.

Try Moviebase free.

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