Comparison

Movie Tracker vs The Stack

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

Head to head
About

Movie Tracker

Keep track of movies and TV shows you want to watch and have already seen. Organize your watchlist into custom lists, discover where to stream titles, and get personalized recommendations. Syncs across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Track movies and TV shows
  • Organize into custom lists (Spaces)
  • Find where to stream, rent, or buy
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Syncs across Apple devices
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Privacy-focused, no accounts needed
Features
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Movie Tracker is your all-in-one companion on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch for keeping track of every Movie and TV Show you want to watch, and everything you've already watched. Tired of forgetting great recommendations? Movie Tracker makes it simple. Save any title to your Backlog in seconds, then organize your watchlist into custom Spaces: a list of TV Shows to binge with your partner, Movies to enjoy with friends, or a personal movie diary of everything you've watched. Every title comes with rich details, trailers, and beautiful cover art. Wondering where to watch? Movie Tracker shows you exactly where to stream, rent, or buy any Movie or TV Show across all major platforms. Here's what makes Movie Tracker the best watchlist app: SYNC EVERYWHERE Add a Movie on your iPhone and it instantly appears on your iPad and Mac. Your Backlog, Spaces, and watched history stay perfectly in sync across all your Apple devices. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create unlimited Spaces for every mood and occasion: movie nights, weekend binge sessions, date night picks. Drag, sort, and customize your movie list exactly how you like it. FIND WHERE TO WATCH No more jumping between apps. See every streaming platform, rental, and purchase option in one place. Start watching without the hassle. DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT Get personalized recommendations based on your watchlist. Explore trending titles, top-rated films, and hidden gems to build your ultimate movie diary. APPLE WATCH APP Check upcoming episodes and mark them as watched directly from your wrist. Perfect for keeping up with your favorite TV shows on the go. BUILT FOR APPLE Deep integration with iOS and macOS: Shortcuts, Siri, Widgets on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, and more. Movie Tracker feels right at home on every Apple device. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts required. No tracking. No ads. Your data stays on your devices and syncs privately through iCloud. Your movie list is yours alone. The free version lets you add up to 5 titles and create 1 Space. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited items, unlimited Spaces, and all premium features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://movietrack.app/privacy/

About

The Stack

Features
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The Stack is a media tracker that works like a to-do list. Someone recommends a film, a series, a book, a comic or a game? Add it to your stack and get to it whenever. ONE TRACKER, ONE QUESTION. You only have a block of time and attention, so why have several tracking apps? Movies, TV shows, books, comics, manga and video games live in one stack with the same four statuses for everything: Pending, In progress, Finished, Dropped. FAST TO ADD, EASY TO FIND. Search once across catalogues for film and TV, books, comics and games, tap to add, and the cover, year and details come with it. Filter by type or status, and see at a glance what is waiting for you. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED. Open the app and start adding. Everything is saved on this device from the first tap. If you want the same stack on another device or want to change phones, add your email and sign in with a one-time code. No passwords, no profile, no social features. FREE, WITH NOTHING BEHIND A PAYWALL. The Stack is free and fully featured. There are no ads, no subscriptions, no premium tier and no limits on how much you track. If you want to support the developer there is an optional tip in Settings; it unlocks nothing, by design. BUILT TO BE USED. Dark interface, full VoiceOver support, English and Spanish. Made by one person who couldn't keep up with her media pile. Catalogue data comes from TMDB, IGDB, Open Library, AniList and Metron under their terms. The Stack shows titles, covers and details only; it does not host, stream or link to the works themselves.

Screenshots

Movie Tracker4 screens
The Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Movie Tracker at 4 against The Stack's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Movie Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and The Stack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Movie Tracker versus The Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovie TrackerThe Stack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (448 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings448 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSimone MontaltoAlmudena Bernardos

Bugs and requests

Movie Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Spaces and data being deleted unexpectedly
  • Statistics tab crashing the app
  • Incorrect movie/show metadata (e.g. release dates)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bulk actions (e.g. mark multiple items as watched)
  • Customizable sorting and filtering options
  • Import/export functionality for backup and sharing
  • Seamless integration with streaming services
  • Improved TV show tracking (seasons, episodes)

The Stack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Movie Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Movie Tracker Pro - 1 Month$1.491 Month
  • Movie Tracker Pro - 1 Year3 Days trial$10.991 Year
One-time2
  • Movie Tracker Original$10.99
  • Movie Tracker Pro - Lifetime$34.99
3 purchases

The Stack

One-time3
  • Small tip$2.49
  • Medium tip$6.99
  • Big tip$11.49

Questions

Is Movie Tracker free?
Movie Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Stack free?
The Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Movie Tracker or The Stack have ads?
Neither Movie Tracker nor The Stack shows ads.

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