Cinopsys
Last checked October 21, 2026
The short answer
Showly and Cinexplore are Trakt-only clients. Cinopsys also syncs with Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr and works without an account. Choose Showly for open source, Cinexplore for the lightest client, or Cinopsys for four services, widgets, statistics and Google Drive backup.
- Showly and Cinexplore are ad-supported Trakt clients with an optional premium upgrade.
- Showly is open source and now maintained by Trakt itself; Cinexplore is clean, lightweight and Material 3.
- Both are Trakt-only. Cinopsys adds Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr sync, standalone mode and Google Drive backup.
- Cinopsys also offers widgets, statistics and personalization.
If you want a Trakt client, you have good options. The right one depends on how much you want beyond the basics — whether you mind ads, and whether you'd like Simkl and offline ownership in the mix.
Showly
Showly is a polished, open-source movies-and-TV tracker built on Trakt, and it's now maintained under Trakt's own umbrella. It's clean and a great pick if you value open source and a straightforward, well-supported Trakt experience. As you'd expect, it's Trakt-only — there's no Simkl option and no independent local library — and the app is ad-supported.
Cinexplore
Cinexplore is a lightweight, good-looking Trakt client with Material 3 design and customizable color themes. It handles the essentials well and stays out of your way — ideal if you want something simple and fast. Like Showly, it's focused on Trakt, without Simkl sync or standalone use, and it's ad-supported too.
Cinopsys
Cinopsys covers the same Trakt basics, then keeps going:
- Four services. Sign in to Trakt, Simkl, MDBList or WeTrakr and your watch history and watchlist stay in step both ways, so you're not locked to one service.
- Standalone mode. Works completely without an account, with optional Google Drive backup for your library.
- Home-screen widgets with controls like widget opacity.
- Statistics — hours, genres, ratings and activity over time.
- Personalization — gradient theming plus an advanced-settings menu, hide-spoilers, filters and a release calendar with notifications.
Want open source? Showly. Want the lightest, simplest Trakt client? Cinexplore. Want Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr sync, standalone use and Drive backup in one app? Cinopsys.
So which Trakt client should you choose?
If you want one app that covers Trakt and Simkl, online or offline, with widgets, stats and personalization, Cinopsys is worth a look. Showly and Cinexplore remain excellent, focused choices if you specifically want open source or maximum simplicity.
The verdict
Three capable Trakt clients, each with a different focus. If you want Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr sync plus standalone mode and Drive backup, Cinopsys is worth trying.
Frequently asked questions
Do Showly and Cinexplore show ads?
Both are ad-supported, with an optional premium upgrade.
Which Trakt client should I use on Android?
It depends on what you want. Cinopsys adds Simkl, MDBList and WeTrakr sync, standalone mode and Google Drive backup. Showly is great if you want open source; Cinexplore if you want the lightest, simplest client.
Do these apps work without a Trakt account?
Showly and Cinexplore are Trakt clients and need a Trakt account to track. Cinopsys also works completely standalone, with an optional Google Drive backup.
Can Showly or Cinexplore sync with Simkl?
No, both are Trakt-only. Cinopsys syncs with Simkl as well as Trakt.