Cinopsys
The thing that keeps most people on a tracker they've outgrown is the fear of losing their history. Good news: because Cinopsys speaks both Trakt and Simkl, switching is usually just signing in — your data follows you.
Sync — if your history is on Trakt or Simkl, connecting that account pulls everything into Cinopsys (and keeps it matched both ways). Backup — if it's anywhere else, you can start fresh and protect your new library with a Google Drive backup.
Coming from Trakt's app (or any Trakt client)
This is the easiest move of all. Apps like Trakt's own app, Showly and Cinexplore all store your data on Trakt — so there's nothing to export. Install Cinopsys, sign in with the same Trakt account, and your watch history, ratings, watchlist, collection and custom lists sync in both directions. Carry on exactly where you left off, in a faster, ad-free app.
Coming from Simkl
Same idea. Connect your Simkl account in Cinopsys and its two-way sync brings your movies, TV and anime across and keeps them matched. If you've been using Simkl mainly on the web or iOS, Cinopsys gives you a polished Android home for it — with widgets, deeper stats and standalone backup on top.
Coming from TV Time, Moviebase or somewhere else
If you used Moviebase with Trakt sync, you're effectively a Trakt user — just connect Trakt to Cinopsys and you're done.
If you're on TV Time (which doesn't use Trakt or Simkl), there's no direct bridge. The reliable path is to import your TV Time history into Simkl — its importer supports many services — and then connect Simkl to Cinopsys. Alternatively, start fresh in Cinopsys and rebuild only what matters; with a release calendar and discovery built in, it fills up fast.
Your first ten minutes in Cinopsys
- Install Cinopsys free from Google Play.
- Pick how to start. Use it standalone (no account), or tap to connect Trakt or Simkl.
- Sign in and let sync run. Cinopsys pulls your full history, ratings and lists — give it a moment on a big library.
- Turn on Google Drive backup. Connect your Drive so your library is safe and restorable on any device.
- Make it yours. Add a home-screen widget, switch on episode notifications, and set a theme or gradient you like.
Make sure you never lose anything
Once you're set up, a Google Drive backup means your collection lives with you, not just on a service. Cinopsys is also designed to keep the titles you've added even if another service prunes them — useful if you ever bump into a connected service's list caps. There's more on that in our guide to Trakt's list limits.
That's it
For most people, switching to Cinopsys is one sign-in. Keep your service, keep your history, and enjoy a free, ad-free app with widgets, stats and backups built in.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my watch history if I switch to Cinopsys?
No. If your history is on Trakt or Simkl, connecting that account two-way syncs everything into Cinopsys. If it's somewhere else, you can import it into Simkl first, then connect Simkl — or start fresh and back up to Google Drive.
How do I move from Trakt's app to Cinopsys?
Just install Cinopsys and sign in with your Trakt account. Your watch history, ratings, watchlist and lists sync in both directions — there's nothing to export or import.
Can I switch from TV Time to Cinopsys?
TV Time doesn't use Trakt or Simkl, so there's no direct connection. The usual path is to import your TV Time history into Simkl (which supports many services), then connect Simkl to Cinopsys.