Cinopsys
Last checked October 26, 2026
The short answer
Simkl is a cross-platform option for TV Time users; TV Time shut down on July 15, 2026. Simkl tracks movies, TV and anime on web, iOS and Android, has reviews and comments on title pages, and matches titles by TVDB, TMDB, IMDb, MAL and AniDB IDs. Cinopsys is an Android app that syncs with your Simkl account and also works standalone.
If what you loved about TV Time was having one place for everything you watch, across your phone, your tablet and the web, Simkl takes a similar approach. It tracks movies, TV and anime, syncs across devices through its own service, and it has a community, with reviews and comments on each title page. Here's how it stacks up against TV Time, and where Cinopsys fits on top.
TV Time ended service after July 15, 2026 and said it would delete all personal data. If you saved an export beforehand, here's what to do with it. It's now the only copy. Read on for where to go next.
What Simkl offers a TV Time user
TV Time users tend to want three things in a replacement: it should track everything (not just films), it should follow them across devices, and it should keep a bit of the social spark. Simkl is built around all three. It covers movies, TV and anime, with separate TV Shows, Anime and Movies watchlists; it has apps on web, iOS and Android plus browser extensions; and it has community reviews and comments on title pages.
Here's the technical question that matters when you're moving years of history. TV Time was built on TheTVDB (TV Time acquired it in 2019). Simkl matches titles by TVDB, TMDB, IMDb, MAL and AniDB IDs, according to its API docs, which may make a TV Time move cleaner than one to a TMDB-based service like Trakt. We have not measured data loss either way. Full detail: what happens to your TV Time data.
Where Simkl asks something of you
Like most services, Simkl is freemium: it does not publish a watchlist cap on its plans page, and the free plan shows ads, with Simkl PRO and VIP removing them and adding perks (simkl.com/vip, October 2026). Simkl's own Android app is an option, and some people prefer a different one. That's the gap Cinopsys fills, an Android app that syncs with your Simkl account.
TV Time vs Simkl vs Cinopsys + Simkl
| Feature | TV Time | Simkl | Cinopsys + Simkl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status in 2026 | Shut down Jul 15 | Active | Active |
| Movies, TV + anime | Movies + TV | ||
| Portable, open data | |||
| Community reviews | Social feed (closed) | Reviews & comments | Minimal |
| Works without an account | |||
| Google Drive backup | VIP: monthly auto backup | ||
| Platforms | iOS, Android, web | Web, iOS, Android | Android |
Reflects each service's documented features as of October 2026; the TV Time column describes the app as it was before it shut down. Services change often, if something here is out of date, tell us on Discord. TV Time and Simkl are trademarks of their owners. Simkl details were checked against Simkl's own pages (simkl.com/vip and Simkl's import page) on 26 October 2026.
In the r/TV_TIME community's migration guide, the advice that came first was to export before the deadline: the servers slowed under the load. Simkl came up as a landing spot people use as a hub other apps can plug into. As the community also reminds each other, be wary of apps that market too aggressively, pick the service you trust, then choose whatever app you like on top.
Simkl documents how to bring a TV Time export across at simkl.com/apps/import/tvtime. When we last saw that page (July 2026) it said imports were temporarily open only to PRO and VIP members, so check it for the current status. TV Time has closed, so only an export you already downloaded can be used. Simkl matches titles by TVDB, TMDB, IMDb, MAL and AniDB IDs, so seasons and episodes should map well, but we have not measured it. Then connect that Simkl account in Cinopsys and your history syncs in. Step-by-step: the migration guide.
So which should you use?
- You switch between iPhone, Android and the web: Simkl covers web, iOS and Android.
- You track anime alongside movies and TV: Simkl has separate Anime watchlists, and Cinopsys can be your Android app.
- You want an Android app on top of Simkl, with offline use and a Drive backup: add Cinopsys.
- You want a service with a public API used by many apps: consider Trakt, or see all the alternatives.
The verdict
Simkl tracks movies, TV and anime in one place across devices, with a community on its title pages. If you move your tracking to Simkl, Cinopsys can be your Android app, with standalone use and a Google Drive backup on top (Simkl's own Drive backup is a VIP feature).
Frequently asked questions
Is Simkl a good TV Time replacement?
It can be. Simkl tracks movies, TV and anime across web, iOS and Android, and it has reviews and comments on title pages, which is the social side many TV Time users miss. If you saved a TV Time export, check Simkl's import page for its current limits, then move your tracking to Simkl.
Is Simkl free?
Simkl has a free plan that shows ads and does not publish a watchlist cap on its plans page. Simkl PRO and VIP remove ads and add perks.
Does TV Time sync with Simkl?
As far as we know, TV Time never offered Simkl sync: your data stayed inside TV Time, which is why the shutdown is a problem. Cinopsys syncs with Simkl, so your library lives in Simkl's service and stays portable.
Which Simkl app can I use on Android?
Cinopsys is a Simkl client for Android: your watch history and watchlist stay in step with Simkl, plus movies-TV-and-anime tracking, stats, widgets, standalone use and Google Drive backup.