| Core Identity |
| Developer | Letterboxd | IMDb | Whip networks | Trakt, Inc. | JustWatch GmbH | Fandango | Netflix, Inc. | Hulu, LLC | Humad Syed |
| Category | Social Networking | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Entertainment | Social Networking |
| Platform | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 88,023 | 545,523 | 57,889 | 1,143 | 27,562 | 14,983 | 6,400,128 | 1,429,426 | 990 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2016 | Dec 8, 2009 | Jul 20, 2011 | May 24, 2021 | Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 18, 2025 | Apr 1, 2010 | Jun 29, 2010 | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated | Apr 28, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Sep 8, 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | negative | negative | - | - | - | negative | terrible | - |
| Score | 55/100 | 35/100 | 25/100 | - | - | - | 35/100 | 18/100 | - |
| Praises | - Deep engagement with the film logging and discovery features keeps cinephiles returning daily
| - Comprehensive media database provides reliable information for actors and movie details
| - Core tracking functionality for watch lists and episode management remains highly valued by long-term users
- Visual interface design provides a clean and enjoyable experience for tracking television and movie content
- Community features including episode comments and insights foster a sense of connection among viewers
| - | - | - | - Extensive content library provides diverse entertainment options for various family members and age groups
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| Complaints | - Post-update stability issues including frequent crashes and loading failures frustrate active users
| - Aggressive ad placement triggers accidental redirects to external apps during scrolling
| - Persistent loading errors and server instability prevent users from accessing their watch lists and data
- Lack of recent updates and maintenance leads to a perception that the application is abandoned
- Broken support channels and account recovery processes leave users unable to resolve login or technical issues
| - | - | - | - Frequent price increases without corresponding value additions frustrate long-term subscribers and students
| - Excessive Ad Load
- Technical Instability
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| Requests | - Integration of television shows and series into the logging and rating system
| - Subscription option to remove intrusive advertisements and improve the browsing experience
| - Implementation of a series-level rating system to improve recommendation accuracy based on user preferences
- User-submitted content tools for missing titles and media assets to improve library coverage
- Visual indicators for watched status within search results to streamline the browsing experience
| - | - | - | - Granular control over UI elements like video previews and thumbnail spoilers for live events
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Community-driven network effects drive high session frequency
- Premium tiers offer high-utility filtering for power users
| - Industry-standard database coverage provides high switching costs for power users
- Streaming availability integration drives affiliate traffic via deep links
- STARmeter brand authority reinforces industry-standard status
| - Centralized 'where to watch' data provides a functional utility that bridges streaming fragmentation
- Social reaction layer increases daily time-in-app via community engagement
| - | - | - | - Global-local production scale enables rapid localized hits
- Recommendation engine creates high switching costs
- PIN-protected profiles increase household utility
| - Deep library of next-day network TV and award-winning Originals
- Strong ecosystem integration with Disney+ and ESPN+
- High-value Live TV brand recognition
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| Weaknesses | - 0.9★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates poor platform parity
- Frequent post-update crashes erode daily habit consistency
| - Aggressive ad-placement triggers accidental redirects during scrolling
- Mandatory login requirements for basic features increase user friction
- Technical regressions post-update cause blank screens and loading failures
| - Persistent server instability prevents data access
- Broken support channels prevent account recovery
- Lack of maintenance updates creates an abandoned-app perception
| - | - | - | - Premium tier at $26.99/month exceeds category median
- Technical regressions in casting and PiP
- Complex verification for traveling users
| - Technical instability on TV platforms (freezing/crashing)
- Inefficient ad-insertion logic
- Outdated search and discovery UI
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| Pricing | subscription | freemium | free | freemium | free | free | subscription | subscription | free |
| Momentum | Steady | Active | Maintenance | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Maintenance | - |
| Update Cadence | 4 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~14d avg | 5 versions, ~10d avg | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~36d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions, ~10d avg | 3 versions, ~21d avg | - |
