# Trove: Watch and Read — AI Movie, TV & Book Picks

> AI-powered personalized recommendations for movies, TV shows, and books. (iPhone/iPad app by Jahangir Erfan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trove-watch-and-read/id6758863368 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jahangir Erfan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806862275)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trove-watch-and-read/id6758863368/reviews.md

## What is Trove?

Spend less time choosing, more time watching.

Trove learns what you love and gives you personalized movie, TV show, and book recommendations. No more scrolling through endless catalogs wondering what to watch.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Tell us what you have seen
Swipe through popular titles and mark what you have watched, what is on your list, or skip what does not interest you.

2. Rank your favourites
Compare two titles head-to-head in quick matchups. Trove learns exactly what you love and builds your personal rankings.

3. Get your perfect pick
Tap Recs and answer a few quick questions about your mood. Trove analyses your taste profile and recommends titles tailored to you, with reasoning for each suggestion.

KEY FEATURES

Personalized Recs
Answer a few quick questions and get recommendations with explanations for why each title suits your taste.

Swipe Discovery
Browse curated feeds of movies, TV shows, and books. Swipe to mark as watched, add to your watchlist, or skip.

Personal Rankings
Compare titles head-to-head to build your rankings. See your top-rated films, shows, and books emerge over time.

Social
Add friends, see your Twin compatibility score and find out where your picks overlap, with per-hub match percentages for movies, TV and books. Send any film, show or book straight to a friend with a note, and get a push when something they sent you lands. Group recommendations that work for everyone, perfect for movie nights and book clubs.

Community
A live look at what the whole of Trove is loving right now, with its own page for movies, TV and books. Browse the Community Board of the highest-rated titles, discover Hidden Gems before they go big, see what is Heating Up week to week and dive into Most Debated for the picks that split the room. Join Taste Circles to find others who share your particular slice of taste.

Import Your Taste
Already track what you watch? Import your Letterboxd ratings or paste from Apple Notes to hit the ground running.

Smart Lists
Watchlist, currently watching, currently reading, and custom lists to organise your media.

Streaming Availability
See where each title is available to stream, rent, or buy based on your region and providers.

Search
Find any movie, TV show, or book and add it to your collection.

Three Media Types
Movies, TV shows, and books, all in one app. Switch between them from the Hub.

YOUR DATA, YOUR TASTE

Trove builds a taste profile unique to you. The more you rate and rank, the better your recommendations get.

Movie and TV data provided by TMDB.

Privacy Policy: https://trove-support.onrender.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://trove-support.onrender.com/terms
Support: https://trove-support.onrender.com

## Key features

- Personalized recommendations with explanations
- Swipe-based discovery for media
- Head-to-head title ranking
- Social features to connect with friends
- Community boards for trending titles
- Import taste data from other services
- Streaming availability information


## Frequently asked questions about Trove

### What is Trove?

Trove is an entertainment discovery app that provides personalized recommendations for movies, TV shows, and books. It learns your taste through swiping and ranking titles to suggest new content tailored to you.

### How does Trove personalize recommendations?

Trove personalizes recommendations by having you swipe through popular titles, mark what you've watched, and compare titles head-to-head. It builds a taste profile unique to you based on your interactions.

### Can I connect with friends on Trove?

Yes, Trove allows you to add friends, see your compatibility scores, and discover overlapping picks. You can also send recommendations to friends and receive notifications when they send you something.

### Does Trove have ads?

Yes, Trove contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to access its recommendation and discovery features.

### Where can I see what's popular on Trove?

Trove features a Community section where you can see what the entire Trove user base is loving. This includes trending titles, hidden gems, and debated picks across movies, TV, and books.

### Can I import my existing media ratings into Trove?

Yes, Trove allows you to import your taste data. You can import your Letterboxd ratings or paste content from Apple Notes to quickly get started.

### What devices does Trove support?

Trove is currently supported on iPhone devices. Future platform expansions may be considered based on user demand and development resources.

### How often is Trove updated?

The latest version of Trove is 1.1.2, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-23

- The app opens much quicker
- More fun, less repetitive ranking with no more repeated matchups
- Recommend any film, show or book to anyone, even friends not on Trove yet
- Your rec doubles as the invite and lands the moment they open it
- Taste DNA now shows your most watched director
- Smoother notification prompts
- Bug fixes and polish

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-26

- Brand-new Friends home, Twin compatibility hero, Close Others strip and per-hub match scores
- Send any film, show or book to a friend, push when one lands and one tap to save it
- A whole new Community page per hub: the Board, Hidden Gems, Most Debated, Heating Up and Pick of the Week
- 19 hand-curated Taste Circles to join across Movies, TV and Books
- A deeper recommendations engine that knows your taste in much more detail and serves picks instantly
- Thumbs up and down on every pick so the app actually learns what landed
- Group picks now ask whether you want something new or a comfort rewatch
- Search any title from any screen with the new ambient icon
- Branded transitions when you switch between Movies, TV and Books
- Dark mode across Friends and Community
- QR invites that auto-pair on tap
- Bug fixes and polish

### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-25

- Your personalised weekly movie pick, tailored to your taste
- Community Split, see how your favourite films stack up against everyone else's
- Watch your taste evolve with DNA shifts as you keep ranking
- Message us directly or join the Discord community from the Hub
- Imports now drop straight into your Watched and Watchlist
- Smoother detail sheets and better media type switching
- Bug fixes and polish

### 1.0.6 — 2026-03-31

- Rank undo now works reliably
- Taste DNA progress tracks all watched items, not just comparisons
- Clearer progress labels: "Seen" and "Ranked"
- You can now change your username in Profile settings

### 1.0.5 — 2026-03-27

- fixed onboarding flow, way smoother now
- swipe deck is clearer: right = seen it, left = haven't
- your taste dna is here. we analyse your ratings and roast you (affectionately)
- share your taste card with friends
- bunch of bug fixes under the hood

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