Cinopsys
This isn't really a fight. Letterboxd and Cinopsys are good at different things, and plenty of people happily use both. But if you found this page, you probably searched something like "Letterboxd for TV shows" — so let's answer that directly, then show you what to use instead.
Letterboxd is a film-only social network — gorgeous for reviews, diaries and lists, but it doesn't track TV shows, and its full features sit behind a paid tier. Cinopsys tracks movies and TV episode-by-episode, 100% free with no ads, and syncs with Trakt and Simkl. Use Letterboxd for film culture; use Cinopsys to track everything.
Does Letterboxd track TV shows? No — and that's on purpose
Letterboxd is built around cinema: director filmographies, the four-star scale, the diary, the year in review. TV has always been out of scope by design, and as of 2026 that hasn't changed. You'll spot the odd limited series or TV movie because of how it's catalogued, but there's no episode tracking, no season progress, no "up next." If your watching is half TV — and for most of us it is — Letterboxd can only tell half the story.
What Letterboxd does beautifully
Credit where it's due. Letterboxd's reviews and community are unmatched, its lists are a joy, and its taste-making culture is part of why people love film more. Nothing here replaces that. If you write reviews and follow other cinephiles, keep your Letterboxd — this is about the other half of your watchlist.
What Cinopsys adds
Cinopsys is a complete tracker for both movies and TV. Mark episodes as you watch, see exactly where you left off across every show, get notified when the next episode airs, and watch your stats build up over time — total hours, top genres, ratings. It's all free, with no ads and nothing paywalled, and it works the moment you install it, no account needed.
When you do want your data in the cloud, Cinopsys does full two-way sync with Trakt and Simkl, or backs up to your own Google Drive — your call.
Cinopsys vs Letterboxd at a glance
| Feature | Cinopsys | Letterboxd |
|---|---|---|
| Tracks movies | ||
| Tracks TV (episode-level) | ||
| Full features free (no ads) | Paid tiers | |
| Upcoming-episode alerts | ||
| Two-way Trakt sync | ||
| Two-way Simkl sync | ||
| Reviews & social diary | Minimal | Excellent |
| Works without an account |
Reflects each app's widely documented features as of 2026. Letterboxd is a trademark of its owner; this is an independent comparison.
The honest recommendation
- You only watch films and love the community: Letterboxd, all day.
- You want to track TV too — without paying: add Cinopsys.
- You want one free app for everything you watch: Cinopsys is that app.
The verdict
Letterboxd is irreplaceable for film culture, and nothing here asks you to give it up. But it will never track your TV. Cinopsys does — movies and shows, episode by episode, free and ad-free, with your data portable through Trakt and Simkl. Run them side by side and you've got everything covered.
Frequently asked questions
Does Letterboxd track TV shows?
No. Letterboxd is a film-only platform by design — it doesn't track TV shows, episodes or season progress. A handful of limited series and TV movies appear because of how they're catalogued, but there's no episode tracking. If you want to track TV, you need a different app. Cinopsys tracks both movies and TV, episode-by-episode.
What is the best Letterboxd alternative for TV shows?
Cinopsys. It tracks movies and TV in one place, marks episodes as you watch, shows upcoming episodes and stats, and is 100% free with no ads — plus two-way sync with Trakt and Simkl.
Is Letterboxd free?
Letterboxd has a free tier (which now shows ads) plus paid Pro (about $19/year) and Patron (about $49/year) tiers that remove ads and add stats, streaming filters and extras. Cinopsys gives you its full feature set for free, with no ads.
Can I use Letterboxd and Cinopsys together?
Absolutely — many people do. Letterboxd is wonderful for film reviews, diaries and a cinema-loving community; Cinopsys is the place to actually track everything you watch, especially TV, for free. They complement each other.
Does Cinopsys have reviews and a social diary?
Cinopsys is a personal tracker focused on your library, ratings, history and stats rather than a public social network. If a film-first social feed is what you love about Letterboxd, keep it — and use Cinopsys for tracking everything, TV included.