Moviebase vs CineTrak: A viewing tracker with collection tools.

Compare watchlists, curated recommendations and collections of media you own.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you want Moviebase on Android and Apple devices
you prefer its movie watchlist and show-progress layout

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

Choose CineTrak if…

you organize owned discs alongside digital titles
you like curated lists and CineTrak’s Material layout

The trade-off: Its store artwork is older than several other listings. It illustrates the publisher’s presentation, not a fresh device test.

What matters for your library

CineTrak mixes Trakt tracking with curated lists and physical-media collection categories. Moviebase offers movie and TV tracking across Android and Apple devices. Compare your everyday library needs, including whether owned discs matter.

Moviebase vs CineTrak in everyday use

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

Organizing planned viewing

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

CineTrak: Watchlist categories separate watched and rated titles.

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

CineTrak publisher screenshot: Watchlist categories separate watched and rated titles. — CineTrak

Finding a recommendation

Moviebase: Discovery categories bring movie and TV suggestions together.

CineTrak: Curated lists group films by themes and awards.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: Discovery categories bring movie and TV suggestions together. — Moviebase

CineTrak publisher screenshot: Curated lists group films by themes and awards. — CineTrak

Managing what you own

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

CineTrak: Format collections separate Blu-ray, DVD, digital and VHS; Moviebase’s image shows title information.

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

CineTrak publisher screenshot: Format collections separate Blu-ray, DVD, digital and VHS; Moviebase’s image shows title information. — CineTrak

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs CineTrak
Feature	Moviebase	CineTrak
Movies & episodes	Included	Included
Android	Included	Included
Apple app	Included	Not verified
Trakt sync	Included	Included
Release calendar	Included	Included
Owned-media categories	Different focus	DVD / Blu-ray / more
Custom lists	Included	Included
Paid extras	Premium	Purchase unlock advertised

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 CineTrak 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 CineTrak a streaming service?

No. Its listing explicitly describes discovery and organization, with external links for additional information and availability.

Does it handle physical media?

Its publisher describes collections for DVD, Blu-ray, digital and VHS titles. That is distinct from a simple watched history.

Will disc details transfer through Trakt?

Do not assume all collection metadata transfers. Check supported fields and preserve a backup of information about editions and formats.

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.

Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.