Moviebase vs CinExplore

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you use an iPhone, iPad or Mac, or switch between Android and Apple devices
you’re bringing a history from another tracker like TV Time, Letterboxd or IMDb

The trade-off: viewing statistics need Premium, and there’s no palette picker.

Choose CinExplore if…

you’re on Android and want 10 color palettes and screens you can reorder
you want one calendar for both movie releases and new episodes

The trade-off: Android only. Your history can come in only through Trakt or its own backup file.

Two trackers with a lot in common

Both are free movie and TV trackers built on TMDB, with Trakt sync, watchlists, episode tracking and where to watch. The biggest difference: CinExplore, made by Fidloo, is Android only, while Moviebase also runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Moviebase vs CinExplore in everyday use

Here are the same three everyday tasks in both apps. Neither app is missing any of them. The difference is how each screen is laid out and what it shows first.

Keeping up with your shows

Moviebase: Next episode and progress in one show list.

CinExplore: Watch next, Upcoming and Catch up sections keep your shows organized.

Moviebase Progress tab listing shows with the next episode and a progress bar — Moviebase

CinExplore Progress screen with Watch next and Upcoming sections — CinExplore

Seeing what’s coming up

Moviebase: Episodes by air date with the air time for each show you follow.

CinExplore: Movie and TV releases in a calendar with separate tabs.

Moviebase Upcoming tab with episodes grouped by date — Moviebase

CinExplore Calendar with Movies and Shows tabs — CinExplore

Finding where to stream

Moviebase: Browse a streaming catalog and filter by rating, year or runtime.

CinExplore: Streaming options beside ratings from TMDB, Trakt, IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.

Moviebase Where to watch screen filtered by streaming service — Moviebase

CinExplore title page for WALL·E with ratings and where to watch — CinExplore

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs CinExplore
Feature	Moviebase	CinExplore
Android	Included	Included
iPhone & iPad	Included	Not available
Mac	Included	Not available
Import from other apps	Direct	Trakt only
Color palettes	1	10
Viewing statistics	Premium	Tier not stated
Trakt sync	Included	Included
Release calendar	Episodes	Movies & shows
Where to watch	Included	Included
Movie & episode tracking	Included	Included
Recommendations	Included	Included
New-episode alerts	Included	Included
Local backup	Included	Included
Home-screen widgets	Android	Not verified
Follow friends	Not available	Included
Price	Free + ads	Free + ads

CinExplore advertises statistics; its listing does not state whether they require a purchase.

By Moviebase · Checked Sep 12, 2026 · Sources

Based on official listings and publisher screenshots. CinExplore has not been tested on a device for this comparison.

Keeping your history

Bring your history to Moviebase

Keep a copy of your CinExplore 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 Moviebase on iPhone, iPad and Mac?

Yes. Moviebase runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple-silicon Macs through the App Store, and on Android through Google Play. CinExplore is Android only.

Can I move my CinExplore history to Moviebase?

Yes, through Trakt. Connect CinExplore to your Trakt account, then sign in to the same Trakt account in Moviebase. Moviebase doesn’t import CinExplore backup files directly.

Can I use both apps at the same time?

Yes, if both are connected to the same Trakt account. What you mark as watched in one appears in the other after it syncs.

Are they free?

Both are free to download and show ads. Moviebase Premium removes ads and unlocks viewing statistics and other extras. CinExplore offers in-app purchases; check Google Play for what they include.

Can I watch movies or shows in either app?

No. Both are tracking and discovery apps. They show which streaming services carry a title, and you watch it in that service’s own app.

Which app has better statistics?

CinExplore shows your top genres and total watch time, according to its Google Play listing. In Moviebase, the statistics screen is part of Premium.

Can I change how the app looks?

CinExplore has light and dark mode, 10 color palettes and Material You, and you can hide or reorder sections on its screens. Moviebase has system, light, dark and black themes, with dynamic color on Android.

Will I get new-episode notifications?

Yes, in both apps. CinExplore also lets you choose when notifications arrive, and it can alert you when an actor you follow is in something new.

Is my data backed up?

Both apps sync with Trakt and can save a local backup file. Moviebase can also export your data as a CSV file.

Try Moviebase free.

Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.