AMDB vs AfterThoughts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AMDB
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AMDB is your ultimate destination for everything related to the world of cinema. This sleek and user-friendly app is a powerful movie database inspired by IMDb, offering a comprehensive collection of films, TV shows, and documentaries. Explore in-depth information on your favorite movies, actors, directors, and more. With AMDB, you can browse through ratings, cast members, and trailers to enhance your movie-watching experience. Whether you’re a film buff or a casual viewer, AMDB is your go-to app for all things cinematic. Discover, learn, and enjoy the world of film with AMDB.
AfterThoughts
This app helps you journal your movie and TV show experiences. Log detailed reviews, rate specific aspects, and discover personalized recommendations based on your viewing habits. It features a sleek interface and cloud sync for your data.
- Log detailed movie/TV reviews
- Rate story, acting, cinematography, etc.
- Personalized recommendations
- Watchlist management
- Shareable review cards
- Cloud sync via Google
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Every movie leaves a mark. Afterthoughts gives you a place to capture yours. Afterthoughts is a personal movie and TV journaling app for anyone who watches with intention. Search millions of titles, log your honest reactions, rate what matters to you, and get recommendations that actually understand your taste. Built with a sleek dark theme inspired by the best streaming platforms, Afterthoughts turns casual viewing into a rich, reflective habit. SEARCH & DISCOVER Browse the full TMDB catalog of movies, TV shows, and anime. Filter by content type to zero in on exactly what you are looking for. Every title card shows Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb scores at a glance so you can make informed choices before you press play. LOG REVIEWS YOUR WAY Go beyond a single star rating. Afterthoughts breaks your review into five meaningful categories: Story, Acting, Cinematography, Sound, and Rewatchability. Rate each one individually and add your written thoughts. Descriptive text labels translate numbers into feelings so your journal reads like a real conversation about film. And these are customizable - add your own categories and rate them however you'd like. FOR YOU RECOMMENDATIONS Powered by a hybrid engine that combines SVD collaborative filtering with TMDB data, the For You tab surfaces personalized picks based on what you have rated, how you rated it, and the patterns that emerge across your journal. The more you log, the sharper it gets. WATCHLIST See something interesting? Add it to your watchlist in one tap. Organize what you plan to watch next and never lose track of a recommendation from a friend again. SHARE REVIEW CARDS Turn any review into a beautiful, shareable card. Post it to social media, send it in a group chat, or save it to your camera roll. Your ratings, your words, your style. CLOUD SYNC Sign in with Google to back up your journal to the cloud. Switch devices without losing a single entry. Your data stays yours, synced securely through Firebase. BUILT FOR FILM LOVERS Dark, cinematic interface designed for comfortable browsing Content type filters for Movies, TV Shows, and Anime Anime detection so your anime logs are categorized automatically Fast, fluid SwiftUI experience optimized for iOS Whether you are a casual viewer tracking weekend watches or a cinephile building a lifelong archive of opinions, Afterthoughts is the journal your movie habit deserves. Download Afterthoughts and start logging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AMDB at 13.0 against AfterThoughts's 17.6. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | AMDB | AfterThoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barcelona Code School | Sriram P Devarapu |
In-app purchases
AMDB
No in-app purchases
AfterThoughts
No in-app purchases





