Sift.
Find movies to watch, fast
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Discover great movies quickly by setting your preferences for genre, rating, and year. Explore curated lists of acclaimed films and track your progress through cinematic classics. Save films to your watchlist and receive reminders to ensure movie night happens.
What's New in Sift.
1.3.0
September 28, 2026
A redesigned Home: set the bar with genre, rating and year, or work through the greats. New lists with progress rings: Top 250, Oscar Best Picture and Palme d'Or winners. Filter any list to what you haven't seen. Search any film, actor or director. Mark films straight from the grid: tap the heart for your Watchlist, hold and drag for Seen or Not interested. Undo if you slip. See where a film is streaming, right on its card. Share a film as a picture. A rebuilt Saved tab with swipe actions, sorting and search. Properly supports iPad. Fixed: IMDB and Where to Watch links opening blank, and results stopping early.
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What is Sift?
Sift is a free app for iPhone and iPad designed to help you quickly find movies to watch. It allows you to set filters for genre, rating, and year, and also provides curated lists of acclaimed films like the Top 250 highest-rated, Palme d'Or winners, and Oscar Best Picture winners.
How does Sift help me choose a movie?
You can set your preferred filters and Sift will present a grid of movie posters sorted by rating, excluding poorly-rated films. You can also interact with posters by dragging left for 'Seen' or right for 'Not Interested', which refines future results.
Can I save movies I want to watch later with Sift?
Yes, Sift features a 'Watchlist' where you can save any film you're interested in. The app also provides gentle weekend reminders to help you remember your movie night plans.
Does Sift have ads?
No, Sift is completely ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements.
Is Sift available on Android devices?
Currently, Sift is available for iPhone and iPad. It is not yet available on Android devices.
How often is Sift updated?
The latest version of Sift is 1.3.0, and it was last updated on September 28, 2026. Updates typically include improvements and new features based on user feedback and development cycles.
What kind of data does Sift collect?
Sift is private by design and collects no data. Everything stays on your device, and the App Store privacy label indicates 'Data Not Collected' because the app literally collects nothing.
Can I track my progress through film lists with Sift?
Yes, Sift allows you to work through curated lists of films, such as the Top 250 highest-rated or Oscar Best Picture winners. You can mark films as seen, and the app visually shows your progress.
