Cinopsys
A movie and TV tracker should do one simple thing brilliantly: remember everything you've watched and everything you want to watch, then get out of your way. Plenty of apps do that — but what you give up for "free" varies wildly. Some show ads. Some lock statistics, widgets or extra lists behind a purchase. Some need an account before they'll do anything at all.
What a free tracker should actually include
Before the list, here's the bar we held each app to. A free tracker worth your time should give you:
- Movies and TV in one place — episode-level progress, watchlists and history.
- No ads — or at least nothing intrusive between you and your list.
- Real statistics — hours watched, genres, ratings, activity over time.
- Sync you control — optional Trakt or Simkl sync, and a backup you own.
- Quality-of-life features — filters, a release calendar, notifications, widgets.
The best free movie & TV trackers
Cinopsys Best 100% free, no-ads
Cinopsys is the rare tracker that's genuinely free — no ads, no pro tier, nothing held back. Every feature is available the moment you install: detailed statistics, flexible filters, a release calendar with per-type notifications, home-screen widgets and gradient theming. It works completely standalone with no account, can back up to your own Google Drive, and is one of the only Android apps that does full two-way sync with both Trakt and Simkl.
Free includes: everything. Paid: nothing — support is optional via Ko-fi.
Moviebase Best for discovery
Moviebase is polished and leans on the huge TMDB database for browsing and discovery, with Material You theming, widgets and solid statistics. It syncs with Trakt and is a great way to find your next watch. The catch: it's ad-supported, and removing ads (plus a few extras) is its main paid upgrade.
Free includes: tracking, discovery, Trakt sync, stats. Paid: removes ads and unlocks some extras.
Showly Best open-source Trakt client
Showly is a clean, open-source Trakt client now maintained under Trakt itself. If you value open source and a straightforward Trakt experience, it's lovely. It's Trakt-only — no Simkl, no standalone library — and the app is ad-supported.
Free includes: Trakt tracking, clean UI. Trade-offs: ads; Trakt account required.
Cinexplore Best lightweight option
Cinexplore is a light, good-looking Trakt client with Material 3 theming and customizable colours. It nails the essentials and stays out of your way. Like Showly it's Trakt-only and ad-supported, and its statistics are basic compared with Cinopsys or Moviebase.
Free includes: Trakt tracking, theming. Trade-offs: ads; Trakt-only; lighter on stats.
SeriesGuide Best for TV-first power users
SeriesGuide is a long-running, open-source app focused on television, with strong episode management and Trakt sync. It's a favourite of TV completionists. Some features sit behind an optional subscription unlock, and it's more TV-centric than movie-centric.
Free includes: TV tracking, Trakt sync. Paid: optional unlock for extra features.
TV Time Best for social
TV Time is popular for its social feed, reactions and big community. If watching is a shared activity for you, it's fun. But it's its own ecosystem — no Trakt or Simkl sync — it's ad-supported, and over the years it's drawn criticism over data practices and a heavier, busier app.
Free includes: tracking, social feed. Trade-offs: ads; no Trakt/Simkl; account required.
Free comparison at a glance
| App | Price | Ads | Trakt sync | Simkl sync | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinopsys | Free | None | Full | ||
| Moviebase | Free + paid | Yes | Full | ||
| Showly | Free | Yes | Basic | ||
| Cinexplore | Free | Yes | Basic | ||
| SeriesGuide | Free + paid | None | Full | ||
| TV Time | Free | Yes | Full |
Reflects each app's widely documented behaviour as of 2026. Competitors' apps change often — always check the current Play Store listing.
Which free tracker should you choose?
- You want the most for free, with no ads: Cinopsys.
- You mainly want discovery and don't mind ads: Moviebase.
- You love open source and live entirely on Trakt: Showly.
- You want the lightest possible Trakt client: Cinexplore.
- You're a hardcore TV completionist: SeriesGuide.
- You want a social feed above all: TV Time.
Our take
If "free" should mean free, Cinopsys is the easy recommendation: every feature unlocked, no ads, your data backed up to your own Drive, and the flexibility of Trakt and Simkl sync — or no account at all. The others are good at specific things, but Cinopsys gives the most without asking for anything back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free movie tracker app for Android?
For a tracker that's genuinely free with no ads, Cinopsys is the standout. It includes detailed statistics, widgets, filters and notifications at no cost, works without an account, and two-way syncs with both Trakt and Simkl.
Are any movie tracker apps completely free with no ads?
Most "free" trackers are ad-supported or charge to unlock features. Cinopsys is 100% free with no ads and no paid tier — every feature is available from the first launch.
Do I need a Trakt or Simkl account to track movies and shows?
No. Cinopsys works fully standalone with no account, and can back up to your own Google Drive. Connecting Trakt or Simkl is optional and adds cross-device two-way sync.
Which free tracker is best for anime?
Simkl is strong for anime, and Cinopsys two-way syncs with Simkl — so you can track movies, TV and anime in Cinopsys and keep them matched on Simkl.