Moviebase vs Watcht: Your Trakt history in an Apple interface.

Compare two ways to browse, update and revisit your Trakt viewing history.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you use Android and Apple devices
you prefer Moviebase’s discovery and library screens

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

Choose Watcht if…

you want Watcht’s free ad-free Apple interface
you like its Trakt dashboard, history and custom lists

The trade-off: Browsing is available without signing in, but updating and syncing your records requires a Trakt account.

What matters for your library

Watcht is a free, ad-free Trakt client for Apple devices. Moviebase also works on Android and has optional Premium extras. You can compare their interfaces without creating a different viewing-history service.

Moviebase vs Watcht 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 a next episode

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

Watcht: An Up Next list shows episode progress and watched controls.

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

Watcht publisher screenshot: An Up Next list shows episode progress and watched controls. — Watcht

Browsing movies

Moviebase: Discovery categories bring movie and TV suggestions together.

Watcht: Popular movie posters sit within movie and TV browsing tabs.

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

Watcht publisher screenshot: Popular movie posters sit within movie and TV browsing tabs. — Watcht

Reviewing viewing history

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

Watcht: Dated history entries show multiple plays; Moviebase’s image shows its planned movie list.

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

Watcht publisher screenshot: Dated history entries show multiple plays; Moviebase’s image shows its planned movie list. — Watcht

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs Watcht
Feature	Moviebase	Watcht
Movies & episodes	Included	Included
Android	Included	Not verified
Apple devices	Included	Included
Trakt sync	Included	Included
Custom lists	Included	Included
Release calendar	Included	Included
Ads	Removed with Premium	No ads
Payment	Optional Premium	Optional contributions

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 Watcht 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 Watcht need an account?

You can browse information without one. Its publisher says a Trakt account is needed to update and sync history, watchlist and ratings.

Does Watcht play movies?

No. Its App Store description identifies it as an information and tracking app.

Can I use Watcht and Moviebase together?

Yes, through the supported records in the same Trakt account. App-specific settings do not necessarily follow you.

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.