Moviebase vs wako: Tracking, with or without a personal media center.

Compare a tracking companion with a tracker that also manages personal-media playback.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you want a movie-and-TV tracking companion
you prefer Moviebase’s library and discovery layout

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

Choose wako if…

you want a Kodi remote and personal-media tools
you use Trakt or Simkl with a connected library

The trade-off: Personal-media connections require setup and your own content; they do not include streaming subscriptions.

What matters for your library

wako now advertises a built-in player, personal-file connections and Kodi remote controls alongside Trakt and Simkl tracking. Moviebase is a discovery and tracking app. Choose based on whether playback tools belong in your workflow.

Moviebase vs wako in everyday use

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

Checking the next watch

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

wako: Up Next and Plan to Watch share the home screen.

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

wako publisher screenshot: Up Next and Plan to Watch share the home screen. — wako

Exploring a title

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

wako: Show details include ratings and a Where to Watch action.

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

wako publisher screenshot: Show details include ratings and a Where to Watch action. — wako

Moving to playback

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

wako: Kodi remote controls manage playback; Moviebase’s external links serve a different purpose.

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

wako publisher screenshot: Kodi remote controls manage playback; Moviebase’s external links serve a different purpose. — wako

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs wako
Feature	Moviebase	wako
Movies & TV	Included	Included
Trakt sync	Included	Included
Simkl	File import	Sync advertised
Built-in media player	Not available	Advertised
Kodi remote	Not available	Advertised
Personal-file access	Different focus	WebDAV / cloud
Where to watch	Included	Included
Paid options	Premium	Check contribution 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 wako 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 wako only track movies?

No. Its current listing also advertises a personal-media player, file access and Kodi remote controls.

Does a wako subscription include movies?

The advertised tools do not establish rights to a streaming catalog. You need your own content or service access.

Will my media-server settings transfer?

No transfer is established for Kodi settings, file connections or playback configuration. A Trakt connection concerns supported tracking records.

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.