Cinopsys
Most people end up with one app for movies and TV and a separate one for anime. Cinopsys does both. It tracks anime episode-by-episode the same way it tracks any series, so everything you watch lives in a single, ad-free place — and connecting Simkl gives you one of the strongest anime catalogues around.
- Install Cinopsys → connect Simkl (optional) → search → add → mark episodes.
- Anime is tracked episode-by-episode, next to your movies and TV.
- Simkl is excellent for anime; two-way Simkl sync gives you the best catalogue, and it all works standalone too — free, no ads.
Track anime in 5 steps
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Install Cinopsys
Grab Cinopsys free from the Google Play Store and open it. It tracks movies, TV and anime out of the box, and you can start straight away without an account.
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Connect Simkl for the best catalogue
Optional, but recommended. In Settings → Sync & Backup, choose Simkl as where your library lives. Simkl is one of the best services for anime, and because Cinopsys does genuine two-way Simkl sync, connecting it gives you the strongest anime catalogue while keeping everything in one place. Our guide to connecting Simkl walks through it in a couple of minutes.
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Search for an anime and add it
Search for the title you want and add it to your watchlist or to a custom list. Not sure where to start? Our best anime series list is a good place to find your next watch.
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Mark episodes as you watch
Tick off each episode as you go. Cinopsys keeps your progress for every series and shows exactly which episode is next, so picking a long-running show back up is effortless.
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Turn on upcoming-episode notifications
For anime that's currently airing, enable notifications so you get a nudge when a new episode is out. It's the easiest way to keep up with a simulcast week to week.
Why one app for everything helps
Keeping anime in the same place as your movies and TV means one watchlist, one set of stats, and one "what's next" instead of three. With Cinopsys you get:
- Episode-by-episode tracking for anime and TV alike
- Upcoming-episode notifications for currently-airing shows
- One unified watchlist and custom lists across movies, TV and anime
- Two-way Simkl sync for the catalogue and cloud backup — or fully standalone if you prefer
You don't have to connect anything to start. Cinopsys tracks anime standalone, and you can add Simkl later — when you do, your library syncs both ways, so nothing you've already tracked gets left behind. Prefer Simkl? See why it pairs so well in our Cinopsys vs the Simkl app comparison.
You're set
That's anime tracking sorted — episode-by-episode, alongside everything else you watch, in one free app. Connect Simkl for the fullest catalogue, or keep it standalone. Either way, you'll always know what's next.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best app to track anime on Android?
Cinopsys, especially with Simkl connected. It's 100% free with no ads, tracks anime episode-by-episode, and keeps your anime, movies and TV together in one clean Android app. Simkl is one of the best services for anime, and Cinopsys does genuine two-way Simkl sync.
Does Cinopsys track anime?
Yes. Cinopsys tracks anime episode-by-episode, just like it tracks TV — mark episodes as you watch and it shows your progress and what's next.
Do I need a Simkl account to track anime?
It's recommended for the catalogue — Simkl is especially strong for anime — but you don't have to. Cinopsys also works completely standalone with no account, so you can start tracking anime right away.
Can I track anime, movies and TV in one app?
Yes — that's the whole point of Cinopsys. Your anime, movies and TV all live together in one free, ad-free app instead of being split across separate trackers.