Comparison

Butterlist vs Pinestack

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

Head to head
About

Butterlist

Organize your movies and TV shows in one place. See where titles are streaming to easily find what to watch. Features a clean design, iCloud sync, and privacy-focused operation.

Highlights
  • Track movies and shows
  • See streaming availability
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Minimalist design
  • Privacy-first, no ads or tracking
  • Import/export data with CSV support
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Track your entertainment—without the clutter. Butterlist helps you collect movies and shows in one intuitive app built natively for Apple platforms. It organizes your watchlist by where each title is streaming, so you can quickly see what’s available to you and jump right in. Whether you're planning a movie night or catching up on your favorite shows, Butterlist makes it effortless to stay organized. KEY FEATURES • Minimal design — a clean, focused UI built just for Apple devices. • iCloud sync — keep your watchlist updated across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. • Streaming info — see where each movie or show is available to watch. • Privacy-first — no signups, no ads, no third-party tracking. • Rich details — browse over 1 million titles with artwork and info. • Favorites — mark your top picks for easy access. • Custom notes — jot down why you added something, who recommended it, or what episode you’re on. • CSV support — import and export your full list, anytime. • Built for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — enjoy a consistent, buttery feel across all your Apple devices. Butterlist is designed to respect your privacy. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Just a fast, delightful experience that works the way you expect. KNOW WHERE TO WATCH Quickly see which streaming platforms each title is available on, so you can jump right in. MINIMAL BY DESIGN Butterlist is clean, focused, and easy to use. No distractions—just a buttery-smooth experience that feels right at home on every Apple device. MAKE IT YOURS Light and dark modes. Add custom notes. Mark your favorites. Import and export your data anytime with full CSV support.

About

Pinestack

Features
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Every disc you own, beautifully kept. Pinestack is a quiet, beautiful catalogue for your movie and TV discs. Scan a barcode to add a disc, keep your collection safe in iCloud, and browse a shelf you'll love. Physical media is here to stay. So is your shelf. SCAN A BARCODE. DONE. Point your camera at any DVD, Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray or 4K UHD. Pinestack finds the title, cover, year and format in a second. No typing. At the store, a quick search tells you if you already own it. SAFE IN iCloud Your collection syncs through your own iCloud account, so it's backed up and waiting for you on a new phone. BEAUTIFULLY KEPT Browse your shelf as a grid of cover art, with every format clearly labelled, in light or dark mode. Sort, filter and search by title, format or status, and find any disc in seconds. SEALED OR OPENED, AND WHERE IT LIVES Mark which discs are still factory sealed. Give each one a location, like "Office · Box sets" or "Living room, shelf 2", so you always know where to reach. WATCH YOUR COLLECTION GROW See your collection in numbers: discs by format, hours of cinema, oldest and newest titles, discs still sealed, and milestones along the way. FOR THE RARE ONES, TOO Boutique editions, imports and box sets the barcode doesn't know can be added by hand, with full control over every detail. MADE BY A COLLECTOR Pinestack is designed by someone with a shelf of their own, so every detail is attended to. It isn't a streaming tracker or a watchlist. It's a dedicated home for the discs you own. Terms of Use: https://pinestack.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pinestack.app/privacy Support: support@pinestack.app

Screenshots

Butterlist4 screens
Pinestack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Butterlist at none against Pinestack's 3. Butterlist also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Pinestack sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Butterlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Butterlist ships an update daily, Pinestack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Butterlist versus Pinestack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterlistPinestack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZachary Spitulski若煜 韩

In-app purchases

None

Butterlist

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pinestack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Butterlist free?
Butterlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinestack free?
Pinestack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Butterlist or Pinestack have ads?
Neither Butterlist nor Pinestack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Butterlist or Pinestack?
Butterlist ships an update daily, and Pinestack every 5 days. Most recently, Butterlist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pinestack on October 25, 2026.

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