imWatching vs Gameboxd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
imWatching
Discover new movies and TV series based on what your friends are watching. Track your viewing history, mark favorites, and share your reviews. Get notified when friends start watching something new.
- Discover new movies and TV series
- See what friends are watching
- Mark as watched or favorite
- Add to watchlist
- Rate and review content
- Get real-time notifications
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imWatching is the app will help you to discover new movies or Tv series to watch! ***IT IS NOT A STREAMING APPLICATION*** When you don't know what to watch, your friends are the best source of inspiration! Do you have a friend who likes the same genre of movies like you? Look at his/her profile and discover the latest movies or tv shows he/she has watched! Mark a movie as watched or favorite, add it to your watchlist, rate it and write a review that your followers will read! When you start to watch a new movie, click on the "imWatching" button. All your followers will be notified! And you'll receive a notification as well when your friends start to watch a film. Powered by TheMovieDB
Gameboxd
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Track every game you play, rate every experience, and connect with a community of passionate gamers. Gameboxd is the social game tracker that helps you build your personal library, discover new titles, and share your gaming journey with other players. Organize Your Collection Keep track of the games you're currently playing, have completed, or want to play next—all in one place. Rate Every Experience Give games your personal rating and create a record of the titles that shaped your gaming journey. Discover New Games Explore trending titles, find your next favorite game, and stay up to date with what's popular in the gaming world. Follow Other Players Connect with gamers who share your interests, follow their activity, and discover new recommendations. Join the Conversation Every game has its own dedicated discussion space. Share your thoughts, discuss your favorite moments, and connect with the community. Build Your Gaming Profile Showcase your library, ratings, completed games, and activity in a profile that reflects your gaming taste. Whether you're starting a new adventure, finishing a masterpiece, or searching for your next favorite game, Gameboxd is where your gaming journey comes to life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gameboxd at none against imWatching's shown. Gameboxd also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). imWatching's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
imWatching ships an update every 2 weeks, Gameboxd every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | imWatching | Gameboxd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marco Nicotra | Riccardo Ciullini |
In-app purchases
imWatching
No in-app purchases
Gameboxd
No in-app purchases
