Comparison

CinemaMate vs ShowSync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CinemaMate

Track your favorite movies and TV shows with this companion app. Browse detailed information, discover trending content, and sync your watch history across devices via Trakt.tv. Personalize your viewing with watch lists and recommendations.

Highlights
  • Trakt.tv integration
  • Browse content without account
  • Discover trending and popular titles
  • Comprehensive search
  • Detailed movie/show insights
  • Personalized watch lists
  • Track viewing progress
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CinemaMate transforms your device into an essential companion for movie and TV show enthusiasts. Integrated seamlessly with Trakt.tv, this app not only offers comprehensive information and tracking capabilities but also enriches your viewing experience by syncing your watch history across all devices with Trakt access, including the Trakt.tv web platform. Here's why CinemaMate is a must-have for any entertainment aficionado: - No Trakt Account Needed for Browsing: Dive into a vast sea of content and explore detailed information on movies and TV shows without signing up. A Trakt account is required only for syncing and updating your watch history, ensuring your viewing progress is effortlessly accessible anywhere you go. - Discover What's Hot: With curated lists of Trending, Popular, and more, stay ahead of the entertainment curve. CinemaMate makes it easy to find your next binge-worthy series or must-see movie. - Search and Explore Effortlessly: Looking for something specific? Our comprehensive search functionality covers Movies, TV Shows, Episodes, Lists, and even People involved in production. - Detailed Insights at Your Fingertips: Delve into ratings, summaries, and more. Each movie and TV show comes with in-depth information to help you make the perfect pick for your next watch. - Personalize Your Viewing Experience: Keep a dynamic Watch List of titles you're eager to explore, mark off what you've watched, and track your progress on series, ensuring you know exactly which episode comes next. - Never Miss Out: With personalized recommendations, CinemaMate ensures you're always in the loop with movies and TV shows that match your taste. Please note, while CinemaMate is your go-to source for movie and TV show information and tracking, it does not offer the functionality to watch movies or TV show episodes within the app. Get ready to elevate your viewing experience with CinemaMate, where your next cinematic adventure awaits.

About

ShowSync

Easily track your favorite TV shows, discover new series, and connect with fellow fans. Get notified about new episodes and manage your watchlist seamlessly. Stay organized and never miss an episode again.

Highlights
  • Track TV shows
  • Mark episodes watched
  • Discover new binge-worthy shows
  • New episode notifications
  • Search thousands of series
  • Import watch history
  • Join episode discussions
Features
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Never lose track of your favorite TV shows again. ShowSync is the social TV tracker that helps you track episodes, organize your watchlist, discover new TV series, and connect with other fans. Whether you're following one show or hundreds, ShowSync keeps your progress synced, your next episode ready, and your favorite television series organized across all your devices. Everything you need in one TV tracker • Track every TV show you're watching • Mark episodes as watched • Always know what to watch next • Build and organize your watchlists • Get notified when new episodes air • Browse thousands of TV series and episode guides • Discover your next binge-worthy show • Import your watch history from TV Time A social experience for TV fans Watching TV is more fun together. • Follow friends and other TV fans • See what your friends are watching • Join episode discussions without spoilers • Share reactions to episodes and seasons • Build your profile and compare your Taste Match Stay on top of every series No more wondering: • Which episode was I on? • Has the new season started? • What should I binge next? • When does the next episode air? ShowSync automatically keeps track of your watch progress so you can enjoy your favorite television shows instead of trying to remember where you left off. Home Screen Widgets Stay connected to your shows without opening the app. • Up Next Widget • Upcoming Episodes Widget • Total Watch Progress Widget Privacy first Use ShowSync anonymously or create an account to sync your TV tracker across devices. Your watch history and watchlists are always yours. Whether you're looking for a TV tracker, episode tracker, TV guide, streaming companion, watchlist manager, or a modern alternative to TV Time, ShowSync helps you discover, track, and share the TV shows you love. Download ShowSync today and make every episode count.

Screenshots

CinemaMate4 screens
ShowSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CinemaMate at 100% against ShowSync's 50%. CinemaMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). ShowSync's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ShowSync is free to download; CinemaMate costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CinemaMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CinemaMate's written reviews are positive against 50% of ShowSync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CinemaMate ships an update every 2 months, ShowSync daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CinemaMate versus ShowSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinemaMateShowSync
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReza MoallemiVinvu Software BV

Customer experience

CinemaMate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShowSync

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CinemaMate

No in-app purchases

None

ShowSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CinemaMate free?
CinemaMate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowSync free?
ShowSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CinemaMate or ShowSync?
CinemaMate is rated higher. CinemaMate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ShowSync averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do CinemaMate or ShowSync have ads?
ShowSync shows ads; CinemaMate does not.
Which is updated more often, CinemaMate or ShowSync?
CinemaMate ships an update every 2 months, and ShowSync daily. Most recently, CinemaMate was updated on November 3, 2026 and ShowSync on October 31, 2026.

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