Moviebase vs Refract: A watch record, or a shared taste profile?

Compare watchlists, anime organization and discovery shaped around your taste.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you want to connect an existing Trakt account
you prefer Moviebase’s separate movie and show workflows

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

Choose Refract if…

you want anime organization and social achievements
you want to try mood-based AI discovery

The trade-off: The listing advertises exports, but a compatible direct Refract import into Moviebase is not verified.

What matters for your library

Refract emphasizes movies, TV and anime with social activity, mood-based discovery and achievements. Moviebase offers a library with optional Trakt sync and supported tracker imports. The choice depends on whether you want community and taste features alongside tracking.

Moviebase vs Refract in everyday use

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

Finding something to watch

Moviebase: Discovery categories bring movie and TV suggestions together.

Refract: Mood-based discovery offers a prompt field and suggested moods.

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

Refract publisher screenshot: Mood-based discovery offers a prompt field and suggested moods. — Refract

Saving films and series

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

Refract: A combined library groups content with tracking-state filters.

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

Refract publisher screenshot: A combined library groups content with tracking-state filters. — Refract

Checking streaming options

Moviebase: External title links connect you with services and information sources.

Refract: Regional offers appear on the title page beside stream, rent and buy choices.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: External title links connect you with services and information sources. — Moviebase

Refract publisher screenshot: Regional offers appear on the title page beside stream, rent and buy choices. — Refract

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs Refract
Feature	Moviebase	Refract
Movies & TV	Included	Included
Anime	Combined catalog	Dedicated organization
Trakt sync	Included	Not verified
Where to watch	Included	Included
AI discovery	Not verified	Advertised
Social achievements	Different experience	Badges & flair
Data export	Backup options	Advertised
Ads	Removed with Premium	No ads 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

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Bring your history to Moviebase

Keep a copy of your Refract 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

Does Refract include books and games?

The inspected listing describes those as coming soon. This comparison counts only movies, TV and anime as current advertised categories.

Can I connect Refract to Trakt?

The inspected source does not establish Trakt sync. Check in the app if continuous Trakt access is essential.

Are the AI recommendations evaluated here?

No. The screenshot establishes an advertised discovery workflow, not the quality or accuracy of its recommendations.

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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