Moviebase vs Showly: Two ways to organize your next watch.

Compare progress screens, collections and streaming information in two Trakt-connected trackers.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you like Moviebase’s separate movie watchlist and show-progress screens
you want selected file imports in addition to a Trakt connection

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

Choose Showly if…

you prefer Showly’s progress filters and collection layout
you want its open-source Android app and Trakt-centered workflow

The trade-off: Showly Premium and Trakt service entitlements are separate things to check; Android and Apple features can differ.

What matters for your library

Both Moviebase and Showly track movies and TV shows, offer discovery and connect to Trakt. The difference is the everyday arrangement of progress, collections and title details. Showly’s current store publisher is Trakt; it remains a distinct app experience.

Moviebase vs Showly 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 your next episode

Moviebase: A show list with progress keeps the next episode visible.

Showly: Progress filters separate recently watched, upcoming and on-hold titles.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: A show list with progress keeps the next episode visible. — Moviebase

Showly publisher screenshot: Progress filters separate recently watched, upcoming and on-hold titles. — Showly

Building a watchlist

Moviebase: A dedicated movie watchlist lets you keep planned films together.

Showly: Collection tabs organize shows, movies, watchlist, hidden titles and lists.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: A dedicated movie watchlist lets you keep planned films together. — Moviebase

Showly publisher screenshot: Collection tabs organize shows, movies, watchlist, hidden titles and lists. — Showly

Finding where to watch

Moviebase: External title links open streaming and information services.

Showly: Provider options on the title appear beside ratings and tracking actions.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: External title links open streaming and information services. — Moviebase

Showly publisher screenshot: Provider options on the title appear beside ratings and tracking actions. — Showly

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs Showly
Feature	Moviebase	Showly
Movies & TV	Included	Included
Android & iPhone	Included	Included
Trakt sync	Included	Included
Where to watch	Included	Included
Other tracker files	Selected imports	Verify format
Custom lists	Included	Included
Android source code	Proprietary	Open source
Paid extras	Premium	Showly Premium
Widgets	Android	Listed

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 Showly 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 Showly only for TV shows?

No. Its current listing and screenshots explicitly include movies, movie discovery and movie collections. Compare its workflow rather than assuming movies are missing.

Can I bring my Showly history into Moviebase?

A shared Trakt account is the documented connection used here. Confirm your records are in Trakt before connecting Moviebase; local-only fields may not come with them.

Does Showly show streaming availability?

Yes. Its publisher screenshots show provider options on a title page. Coverage still depends on the title, service and region.

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.