Moviebase vs Sofa Time: A personal library with room for conversation.

Compare watchlists, episode conversations and connections to your tracking services.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you prefer Moviebase’s library and discovery screens
you want a supported tracker-file import into Moviebase

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

Choose Sofa Time if…

you want episode comments and character reactions
you use services such as Simkl or MDBList alongside Trakt

The trade-off: Sync coverage depends on the connected service and setup; platform features and subscriptions may differ.

What matters for your library

Sofa Time combines movies and episode tracking with public profiles, comments and several sync services. Moviebase offers its own library workflow with optional Trakt sync and selected file imports. Both have Android and Apple listings.

Moviebase vs Sofa Time in everyday use

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

Choosing your next episode

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

Sofa Time: To Watch and Upcoming group progress and approaching releases.

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

Sofa Time publisher screenshot: To Watch and Upcoming group progress and approaching releases. — Sofa Time

Organizing saved titles

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

Sofa Time: Personal lists sit alongside movie and series watchlists.

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

Sofa Time publisher screenshot: Personal lists sit alongside movie and series watchlists. — Sofa Time

Joining the conversation

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

Sofa Time: Comments and reactions bring other viewers into the title experience.

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

Sofa Time publisher screenshot: Comments and reactions bring other viewers into the title experience. — Sofa Time

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs Sofa Time
Feature	Moviebase	Sofa Time
Movies & episodes	Included	Included
Android & iPhone	Included	Included
Trakt sync	Included	Included
Other sync services	Verify service	Simkl / MDBList / more
Where to watch	Included	Included
Public profiles	Different experience	Included
Episode comments	Different experience	Included
Personal notes	Check platform	Listed
Pricing	Free + Premium	Check platform plan

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 Sofa Time 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 Sofa Time only on iPhone?

No. A current Google Play listing exists alongside its Apple app. Its website’s Apple emphasis should not be read as Android unavailability.

Does Sofa Time support movies?

Yes. Its listing covers movies, series, seasons and individual episodes, including ratings and personal lists.

Will comments and character votes sync through Trakt?

Do not assume they will. A shared Trakt connection concerns supported records; community activity and app-specific reactions may remain in Sofa Time.

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.