Cinopsys
Last checked October 26, 2026
The short answer
Cinopsys is a Simkl client for Android. Sign in and your watch history and watchlist stay in step both ways, Simkl's anime tab is there, and your Simkl account stays the source of truth. Simkl lists are read-only in Cinopsys, and it also works with Trakt, MDBList and WeTrakr.
Here's the key thing to understand: Simkl is a service, not just an app. It's the account and database that remembers everything you watch. The app you use to interact with it is a separate choice, and that's exactly the choice this page is about.
Keep Simkl as your backend; change the app you use it through. Cinopsys syncs with Simkl: your watch history and watchlist stay in step both ways, and adds widgets, stats and notifications, so your Simkl library gets a native Android home, and you're never locked in.
Why Simkl is worth keeping
Simkl tracks movies, TV and anime in one account, and runs across web, iOS, Android, browser extensions, Plex and Kodi. For anime in particular, it's a strong backend. None of that changes when you use Cinopsys, your Simkl account stays exactly where it is.
Where a different Android app helps
Simkl's own apps do the job, and some Android users prefer a different app day to day. That's the gap Cinopsys aims to fill:
- Ongoing sync: your watch history and watchlist stay in step both ways, and Simkl's anime tab is there too.
- Ratings, check-ins and your personal calendar work too. Simkl lists are read-only in Cinopsys.
- Home-screen widgets, deep stats, advanced filters and upcoming-episode notifications, all included.
- Not locked to one service: Cinopsys also syncs Trakt, and runs standalone, so you keep your options open (MDBList and WeTrakr too).
Using both
You don't have to choose between Simkl and a great app. Use Simkl as your service: for its anime catalogue, cross-platform reach and extensions, and use Cinopsys as your Android front-end, syncing your watch history and watchlist both ways. If you ever want to add Trakt or go fully standalone later, Cinopsys already supports that too.
The verdict
Keep Simkl; change the app. Cinopsys gives your Simkl library a native Android home with sync, widgets and stats, and keeps your data portable across Trakt, Simkl, MDBList, WeTrakr and standalone.
Frequently asked questions
Which Simkl app should I use on Android?
If you want a different Android app for Simkl, Cinopsys is worth a look. It syncs with Simkl, and adds home-screen widgets, detailed stats, advanced filters and upcoming-episode notifications, while keeping your Simkl account as the source of truth.
Does Cinopsys sync with Simkl?
Yes. Your watch history and watchlist stay in step both ways: mark something watched in Cinopsys and it lands on Simkl; update Simkl and it flows back. Ratings, check-ins and your personal calendar work too, and Simkl lists are read-only in Cinopsys.
Will I lose my Simkl data if I switch to Cinopsys?
No. Your Simkl account stays intact and remains your backend. Cinopsys simply becomes another window into it, and you can keep using Simkl's website and extensions alongside it.
Is Simkl free?
Simkl has a free tier that shows ads and has no custom lists, plus paid VIP and PRO tiers that remove ads and add extras. Custom lists need PRO or VIP and access to Simkl's Watchlists V2 beta (PRO is free for members who visit Simkl at least 20 days a month; source: simkl.com/vip, checked 26 October 2026).
Is Cinopsys good for tracking anime with Simkl?
Yes. Simkl is a strong service for anime, and Cinopsys syncs with it, so your anime, movies and TV all live together in one Android app.