# Filmlog: Private Movie Journal — Film Journal & Cinema Tracker > Private movie journal and cinema tracker with optional premium features. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Braun.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlog-private-movie-journal/id635642879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Simon Braun](https://appshunter.io/developer/635642882) - Category: Entertainment, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $5.99) - Rating: 4.50/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 224 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 21 more - Released: 2013-06-09 - Data updated: 2026-07-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlog-private-movie-journal/id635642879/reviews.md ## What is Filmlog? Since 2013 — no ads, no accounts, no tracking of personal data and no investors! Privately track releases of your favourite stars, curate your personal movie diary and explore the world of cinema. Filmlog – Free Features: • Super Fast Search: Quickly find any movie, cast, or crew member. • Personal Watchlist: Keep track of movies you plan to see and mark those you’ve already watched. • Social Sharing & Inbox: Effortlessly share movie recommendations, and any filmlog.cc links you open appear in your inbox. • Easy Backups: Multiple backup options to keep your private movie diary safe. Unlock Filmlog Plus – Unrestricted Access to All Features: • Follow Your Stars: Get notifications on upcoming releases from actors and crew you are following. • Advanced People Search: Explore detailed filmographies and follower insights. • Custom Visuals: Choose your favorite movie poster and change the app icon. • Personal Notes: Add your thoughts to movies for a richer diary experience. • Premium Support: Enjoy dedicated email support and contribute to independent app development. Important note! Please make sure to use Filmlog on your primary device (iPhone or iPad) that you always have with you – no registration or account is required, therefor no sync is available. Your data is backed up via iCloud Backup, if enabled, and manual backup options are available, too. Do you have feedback? Send an email to: feedback@simonbraun.eu _________ Attribution: This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. Terms of Use: https://filmlog.cc/terms-of-service.php Privacy Policy: https://filmlog.cc/privacy-policy.php ## Key features - Private movie diary - Track releases - Personal watchlist - Social sharing - Follow your stars - Custom visuals - Personal notes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Filmlog Plus Yearly | $4.99 | per year | | Filmlog Plus Monthly | $1.29 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Filmlog Plus Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 23) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filmlog-private-movie-journal/id635642879/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Only marginally more convenient than just googling *2025-12-28, version 2025.12* Doesn’t support adding or following studios, can’t easily find a director in movie search, is barely native ui look and feel, extremely thin metadata shown on movie search and view, and on top of all that claims to be worth money and randomly blocks certain actors or directors on the free version for some reason. Developer clearly doesn’t understand that the pro tier of an app this scale should not gate core features, if you do not have enough in your pro tier to warrant an upgrade without gutting the core, then make it a paid app entirely or add more features for pro users. ### 5/5 — Fantasic *2024-12-21, version 3.0.2* A great idea, allowing you to track what you want to watch as well as what you have seen and when ### 2/5 — Prefer the older version *2024-10-24, version 3.0.2* Older version of this app was much better and 5*. Now it’s barely a 2*. I’d like to be able to open the app and the movies I’ve watched are right there on my screen, ready for me to add more. A simple app to log the films I have watched as the name suggests. In the past that’s how it was. The option to change something as simple as that is now behind a paywall. Greed at its finest on show right there. Very disappointed. ### 5/5 — One time purchase option is nice *2024-10-22, version 3.0.1* Been using filmlog for a minute now, and I did get a bit worried when I thought I needed to use a subscription for the features again, but all I had to do was hit restore purchase. Apologies for the confusion, keep up the good work! ### 5/5 — Monetization issues *2024-10-20* I’ve been using Filmlog since almost late 2021, so it made me really sad to see that when I went to log a movie today, that all the features I’d been using for the past 3 years suddenly got put behind a paywall. Monetizing previously existing features rather than adding any new ones is a really lame business practice, because it just punishes anyone that was used to how things was by making them need to pay for a subscription service (really?) to have those same features. Really disappointed, especially since i used to recommend this to friends :( ### 5/5 — Slick and great *2024-09-27, version 3.0.0* Lots of utility, without having to purchase a subscription, and even more with it. Love it! ### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for! *2024-09-23, version 3.0.0* A brilliant app that allows me to simply, and cleanly, log and review all my watched films. It also lets me watch my favourite actors and will show me their upcoming projects that I might be interested in! Definitely recommend to all film lovers :) ### 5/5 — Neat and brilliant *2024-09-02, version 2.1.1* Perfect app for organising movies, really useful ### 1/5 — Lacking important from Trakt *2024-07-16, version 2.1.1* Most tracking apps today are based on Trakt. This app is independent however in order to migrate I would have to enter hundreds of movies and tv shows manually which is absurd. Not useful for me. Deleted. ### 4/5 — Clean & Simple - wish I could tag though *2024-05-19, version 2.1.1* I’m loving the simplicity of this app. It’s exactly what I’m looking for — a way to journal my thoughts about a movie in a space that is not a social networking app. One feature I wish was available is the ability to tag/label for easier sorting/filtering of my list. I’m noticing as my saved films list gets bigger, it’s becoming unruly to sift through. I would love to be able to tag my films with keywords of my choosing for specific searching later on. E.g. I can’t just search my saved films for “horror.” I have to scroll through all my saved films (thats ordered by date saved) and hope I run into a horror movie. ## Frequently asked questions about Filmlog ### What are the free features of Filmlog? Filmlog offers free features including super-fast movie search, a personal watchlist to track movies you plan to see or have watched, social sharing capabilities, and easy backup options for your movie diary. ### What does Filmlog Plus offer? Filmlog Plus unlocks features like notifications for upcoming releases from actors you follow, advanced people search, custom app visuals, personal notes for movies, and premium email support. It provides unrestricted access to all features. ### How much does Filmlog Plus cost? Filmlog Plus has two subscription plans: Monthly at $1.29 with a 7-day free trial, and Yearly at $4.99 with a 14-day free trial. These prices allow for unrestricted access to all premium features. ### Can I sync my Filmlog data across devices? Filmlog does not offer account registration or sync features. It is designed to be used on your primary device. Your data is backed up via iCloud Backup if enabled, and manual backup options are also available. ### Is Filmlog suitable for younger users? Filmlog has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and above. This rating suggests content appropriate for teenagers and older audiences. ### How often is Filmlog updated? Filmlog was last updated on March 14, 2026, with version 2026.3.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance of the application. ### What is the user sentiment for Filmlog? Filmlog has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars from 34 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user experience and satisfaction with the app's functionality and privacy focus. ### Does Filmlog track my personal data? No, Filmlog explicitly states it has no tracking of personal data, no accounts, and no investors. The app is designed for private use, ensuring your movie diary and viewing habits remain confidential. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2026.3.2 — 2026-03-14 New features, fixes and improvements: NEW: added App Shortcuts IMPROVED: easy access to subscription management IMPROVED: performance for updating upcoming movies FIXED: comment feature is broken // Thanks Daniel FIXED: haptic engine firework in movie releases update FIXED: scroll position not updating to current movie FIXED: national movie releases do not show up FIXED: upcoming movie titles not updating FIXED: flickering labels in person search If you want to support me further please consider writing an AppStore review—thank you! ### 2026.3.1 — 2026-03-08 New features, fixes and improvements: FIXED: showing non localized strings in all caps FIXED: film release date flickering FIXED: people search shows now common name IMPROVED: person names now also show up offline in person detail view IMPROVED: offer to copy mail address for uncofigured mail app FIXED: Crash when opening person detail view If you want to support me further please consider writing an AppStore review—thank you! ### 2026.03 — 2026-03-06 New features, fixes and improvements: - FIXED: Filmlog Plus only showing loading indicator for requested product - FIXED: Filmlog Plus advertising redeemed trials - FIXED: upcoming movies do not refresh - FIXED: progress bar for loading upcoming movies flickering - FIXED: several crahs issues If you want to support me further please consider writing an AppStore review—thank you! ### 2026.02 — 2026-03-03 New features, fixes and improvements: - NEW: Statistics – showing insights to your Activity, Watched and Unwatched movies // Requires Filmlog Plus - IMPROVED: Portuguese/Brazilian localisation - IMPROVED: Sorting of person search results - FIXED: Posters show favourites and multiple watches again - FIXED: Switching between navigation points does not flicker anymore - FIXED: Several layout issues with the TabBar in iOS 26 If you want to support me further please consider writing an AppStore review—thank you! ### 2025.12 — 2025-12-08 New features, fixes and improvements: - FIXED: notifications do open correct movie - FIXED: crashing bug when opening person webpage - FIXED: Crashing bug in Releases tab - IMPROVED: asking before movie notes are dismissed without saving If you want to support me further please consider writing an AppStore review—thank you! ## Apps similar to Filmlog | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [IMDb: Movies & TV Shows](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imdb-movies-and-tv-shows/id342792525) | 4.8 (546,603) | Free | Entertainment | | [TV Time: Track Shows & Movies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-time-track-shows-and-movies/id431065232) | 4.7 (56,943) | Free | Entertainment | | [Movie Tracker: Watchlist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movie-tracker-watchlist/id6443877426) | 4.6 (407) | Free | Entertainment | | [JustWatch - Movies & TV Shows](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justwatch-movies-and-tv-shows/id979227482) | 4.7 (28,805) | Free | Entertainment | | [PopViewers: Movie & TV Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popviewers-movie-and-tv-tracker/id1367192101) | 4.4 (68) | Free | Entertainment | | [AI Movie Finder & Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-movie-finder-and-tracker/id6642699326) | 4.7 (17) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Simon Braun - [Auricula: Interval Ear Trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auricula-interval-ear-trainer/id899590502) - [Next Size – Kids Clothing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-size-kids-clothing/id6470133337) All apps by Simon Braun: https://appshunter.io/developer/635642882 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-04.*