Cinopsys
Last checked October 26, 2026
The short answer
Cinopsys connects to four services (Trakt, Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr) and also works without an account. Moviebase's own pages list Trakt sync and file imports, and its apps cover Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac. Cinopsys is on Android, with iOS coming soon. Moviebase's comparison page for Cinopsys mentions three services; Cinopsys connects to four.
- Cinopsys works without an account and connects to four services: Trakt, Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr.
- Moviebase is ad-supported; according to Moviebase, its Premium plan removes the ads.
- Cinopsys adds Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr sync and Google Drive backup, which Moviebase's own pages don't list.
- Moviebase has real strengths too, a polished look, apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac, and a growing social side. Cinopsys is on Android, with iOS coming soon.
Both apps track movies and TV, both sync with Trakt, and both look modern. The differences that matter are in which services each connects to and how far each app's features reach.
What each app asks of you
Moviebase is free to download and lets you track plenty without paying, but it's an ad-supported app, and getting rid of the ads is the headline reason to buy its Premium plan. According to Moviebase itself, Premium also adds viewing statistics and other extras. That's a fair model, and lots of people happily pay it.
Cinopsys takes a different route: it works without an account, so you can track privately with nothing connected, and connect Trakt, Simkl, MDBList or WeTrakr if you want sync. Moviebase's own site also treats a Trakt or TMDB connection as optional.
Which services each app connects to
Cinopsys connects to four services: Trakt, Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr. With each of them your watch history and watchlist stay in step both ways, and ratings, check-ins and your personal calendar work on all four.
Moviebase has its own page comparing the two apps (Moviebase vs Cinopsys, checked by Moviebase on September 12, 2026). It describes Cinopsys with Trakt, Simkl and MDBList connections and doesn't mention WeTrakr, so it counts three services where Cinopsys connects to four. To see what Moviebase supports today, check its site and changelog.
| Service | Cinopsys | Moviebase |
|---|---|---|
| Trakt | Yes | Yes |
| Simkl | Yes | File import only |
| MDBList | Yes | Not verified |
| WeTrakr | Yes | Not verified |
| Works without an account | Yes | Optional connection |
| Platforms | Android; iOS coming soon | iPhone, iPad, Apple-silicon Macs, Android |
Reflects Moviebase's own site, FAQ and changelog as of October 25, 2026, see the sources below. "Not verified" means we could not confirm it from Moviebase's own pages. See the four services compared for what each one adds in Cinopsys.
Where Cinopsys reaches further
- Four services. Cinopsys connects to Trakt, Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr. Moviebase's own pages list Trakt sync, plus file imports from other services.
- Standalone & offline-friendly. Cinopsys works fully without any account, so you can track privately with nothing connected.
- Google Drive backup. Export a full backup to your own Drive and restore it anywhere, your data, your cloud.
- Personalization. Gradient theming and a deep advanced-settings menu let you shape the app to taste.
- Hide-spoilers masking for episode titles, art and overviews.
Where Moviebase is strong
Credit where it's due. Moviebase is genuinely polished. Its browsing and discovery run on TMDB, the same public database Cinopsys uses, so that's common ground rather than a Moviebase edge; where it stands out is the look and the platforms. Moviebase 7.0 (July 30, 2026) was a full redesign, later releases added public profiles (v7.2.1, September 2026), then social notifications and follow-back (v7.5.0, October 2026), and it's on iPhone, iPad and Apple-silicon Macs as well as Android. If you want those apps and don't mind ads, Moviebase is a fine pick.
Cinopsys focuses on being a capable tracker and client: deep stats, flexible filters, widgets, sync with four services and total data ownership.
If you want a polished app on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android and don't mind ads or a purchase to remove them, Moviebase is a fine choice. If you want Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr sync, standalone mode and Drive backup on Android, Cinopsys is worth a look.
The verdict
Same category, different deal. Cinopsys connects to Trakt, Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr, works standalone and backs up to your own Drive. Try it and see which fits you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cinopsys or Moviebase better?
It depends on your priorities. Cinopsys syncs with Trakt, Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr, works standalone and backs up to Google Drive. Moviebase has a polished look and apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android, but it's ad-supported, its discovery runs on TMDB, the same database Cinopsys uses.
Does Moviebase have ads?
Yes. Moviebase is ad-supported and removing ads is its main paid upgrade.
Can Moviebase sync with Simkl?
Not as a live sync, as far as Moviebase's own pages show: they list Trakt sync, and Simkl appears among the file formats Moviebase can import from. Cinopsys syncs with Trakt, Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr.
Is Moviebase free?
Moviebase is free to use with ads, and some features plus ad removal require payment.
Is Cinopsys available on iPhone?
Not yet. Cinopsys is on Android today and iOS is coming soon. Moviebase is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple-silicon Macs and Android.
Sources
Read on October 25, 2026. We haven't tested Moviebase or its sync, and each service can change what it supports.
- Moviebase vs Cinopsys: Moviebase's own comparison, dated September 12, 2026
- Moviebase and its FAQ, platforms, ads, Premium and the optional Trakt connection
- Moviebase changelog, the 7.0 redesign (July 30, 2026), file imports and the social features in 7.2.1 (September 2026) and 7.5.0 (October 2026)
- Cinopsys on Google Play, the services Cinopsys connects to