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Cinemaniac: Track movies on iOS too, not just Android
Moviebase has a modern Android app with Trakt integration, but it's not available on iOS. I built Cinemaniac to work natively on both platforms, no account required, 17 languages, and with an independent developer dedicated to the app.
Why Cinemaniac vs Moviebase
Available on iOS and Android
Moviebase is Android only. Cinemaniac has native apps on both iOS and Android. Switch devices without losing your tracking app.
Larger user base
With over 1 million downloads and 13,000+ reviews, Cinemaniac has a bigger community than Moviebase.
Independently built
Cinemaniac is built and maintained by a single developer with no investors. Moviebase is a company-backed product. I build Cinemaniac because I'm passionate about it.
No account required
Moviebase requires an account to use. With Cinemaniac, you can start tracking right away, no signup, just download and go.
17 languages
Moviebase supports far fewer languages. Cinemaniac is fully localized in 17 languages for users around the world.
No ads on free tier
Moviebase's free version includes ads. Cinemaniac's free tier has no ads, the entire core experience is ad-free.
What you get with Cinemaniac
Movie & TV show tracking
Personal ratings from 0 to 10
Custom categories and lists
Watchlist management
Beautiful UI
Multiple themes
No account required (optional sign-in for sync)
Available in 17 languages
Moviebase vs Cinemaniac: Full Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cinemaniac | Moviebase |
|---|---|---|
| Movie tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| TV show tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Native iOS app | ✅ | ❌ |
| Native Android app | ✅ | ✅ |
| No account required | ✅ | ❌ |
| Number of languages | 17 | Few |
| Trakt integration | ❌ | ✅ |
| Where to watch info | ✅ | ✅ |
| No ads on free tier | ✅ | ❌ |
| Independent developer | ✅ | ❌ |
| Premium price | Gold / $19.99/yr | Premium to remove ads |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinemaniac better than Moviebase?
Cinemaniac is on both iOS and Android (Moviebase is Android only), supports 17 languages, needs no account, has no ads on the free tier, and has 1M+ downloads. If you're deep into Trakt as your data hub, Moviebase's Trakt integration is useful. Moviebase also makes sense if you're Android-only and want Trakt sync. For both platforms, more languages, and an ad-free experience, Cinemaniac works well.
Does Moviebase work on iOS?
No. Moviebase is an Android-only app: there is no iOS version available. If you use both iOS and Android devices, or if you're an iPhone user, Cinemaniac is available natively on both platforms.
What makes Cinemaniac different from Moviebase?
Cinemaniac is on both iOS and Android; Moviebase is Android only. Cinemaniac needs no account; Moviebase does. Cinemaniac has 17 languages. Cinemaniac's free tier has no ads; Moviebase shows ads. Cinemaniac has over 1 million downloads. Moviebase integrates with Trakt; Cinemaniac is standalone. Cinemaniac is built by a solo indie developer.
Is Cinemaniac free?
Yes, and unlike Moviebase, Cinemaniac's free tier has no ads. All core features (tracking, ratings, custom categories, watchlist) are free and no account is needed. There's an optional Gold tier ($19.99/year) for personalized recommendations.
Does Cinemaniac support Trakt like Moviebase?
No. Cinemaniac is a standalone app and does not integrate with Trakt. If you use Trakt as your data hub for syncing between different apps and services, Moviebase's Trakt integration may be useful. But if you prefer a self-contained app that doesn't need external services, Cinemaniac is a good choice.
What languages does Cinemaniac support?
Cinemaniac is available in 17 languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, Ukrainian, and Hebrew.
Do I need an account to use Cinemaniac?
No. You can download Cinemaniac and start tracking movies and TV shows immediately without creating an account. If you want to sync your data across devices, you can optionally sign in with Google or Apple.
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