Comparison

Mark My Things vs CloseCut Journal

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

Head to head
About

Mark My Things

Features
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Finally, a movie tracker that actually makes sense. You know that feeling when someone recommends a great movie and you forget about it five minutes later? Or when you can't remember if you've already seen that series everyone's talking about? That's exactly why we built this app. Mark My Things keeps track of everything you watch — movies, series, episodes, all of it. Add stuff to your watchlist, mark things as seen, rate what you loved (or hated), and organize everything into custom folders that actually make sense to you. Got a "Watch with Dad" folder? A "Guilty Pleasures" collection? Go for it. Add colors, pick an emoji, make it yours. Share folders with friends and build watchlists together. See what your friends have been watching in the activity feed, compare stats, and finally settle the debate about who watches more. Add friends, check out their profiles, and get inspired by what they're into. For series fans, episode tracking means you'll never scroll through Netflix trying to remember where you left off. Mark episodes as you go, see your progress, and know exactly what's next. Curious how much time you've spent watching? The stats page breaks it all down — total hours, favorite genres, your rating patterns, highlights, and more. At the end of the year, get your personal Year in Review with all your viewing wrapped up. Already have ratings on IMDB or Letterboxd? Import them in seconds and pick up right where you left off. And when you can't decide what to watch? Hit the random button and let the app pick something from your unseen collection. Upgrade to Premium for the full experience — unlock advanced stats, shared folders, and more. Simple. Fast. No clutter. Just you and your movies.

About

CloseCut Journal

Keep a private record of movies and series you've watched, noting why they mattered. Discover new picks with thoughtful suggestions and share memories selectively with trusted friends.

Highlights
  • Private movie and series journal
  • Quick Add for past watches
  • Timeline and searchable Library
  • My List for future watches
  • Explainable recommendations
  • Private sharing with Circles
  • Taste pattern insights
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CloseCut is a private home for your movie and series memories. Remember what you watched, preserve why it mattered, understand how your taste changes, and make your next choice with less browsing and more confidence. MORE THAN RATINGS A title can be connected to a mood, a moment, a place, the people around you, and what stayed with you afterward. CloseCut gives those details a place without turning every memory into a public review. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY Add past watches quickly with Quick Add or create a richer memory when you want more detail. Browse your history through Timeline and Library, search past entries, and return to the moments that mattered. MAKE THE NEXT CHOICE EASIER QuickPick offers one thoughtful suggestion with an understandable reason. Battle helps you choose between titles, while My List keeps future possibilities separate from what you have already watched. SHARE SELECTIVELY CloseCut is private by default. You decide which memories to share and with which Circle. Create watch plans, discuss a title, and coordinate with people you trust without maintaining a public profile or follower count. EXPLORE YOUR TASTE Personal insights and wrap-style summaries help you notice patterns in your history without reducing your taste to a fixed label or score. BUILT FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT LIFE • Private movie and series journal • Quick Add for past watches • Timeline and searchable Library • My List for titles you want to watch • Explainable QuickPick recommendations • Local Battle decision modes • Private Circles, reactions, comments, and watch plans • Awards Picks and culture insights • Light and Dark appearance • English, Spanish, and Portuguese support • Local-first access to your personal history CloseCut is not a streaming service and does not provide access to movies or series. Movie and TV metadata and imagery are provided through TMDB. CloseCut is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

Screenshots

Mark My Things4 screens
CloseCut Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloseCut Journal at none against Mark My Things's 3. Mark My Things's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Mark My Things sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. CloseCut Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mark My Things ships an update fortnightly, CloseCut Journal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mark My Things versus CloseCut Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMark My ThingsCloseCut Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMartin VichnalAzul Grisel Ramirez Kuri

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mark My Things

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access$1.491 Month
  • Premium Access$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$19.99
None

CloseCut Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mark My Things free?
Mark My Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CloseCut Journal free?
CloseCut Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mark My Things or CloseCut Journal have ads?
Neither Mark My Things nor CloseCut Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mark My Things or CloseCut Journal?
Mark My Things ships an update fortnightly, and CloseCut Journal every 9 days. Most recently, Mark My Things was updated on September 13, 2026 and CloseCut Journal on October 12, 2026.

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