Comparison

CineSync Tracker vs Directarr

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

Head to head
About

CineSync Tracker

Organize your film and TV watching with a unified watchlist, release calendar, and personalized discovery. Track what you've watched, rate titles, and see what friends are enjoying in a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Unified watchlist for movies and TV shows
  • Release calendar for upcoming titles
  • See what friends are watching
  • Smart search and discovery
  • Track watched history and rate titles
  • Minimalist and privacy-focused design
Features
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CineSync is the ultimate tracker for film and TV lovers who want a clean, beautiful, and distraction-free experience. Whether you are tracking the latest blockbusters or discovering hidden gems, CineSync keeps your entertainment life organised. Key Features: Unified Watchlist Keep all your movies and TV shows in one place. Never forget what you want to watch next. Release Calendar Stay ahead of the curve. See upcoming release dates and track when new episodes drop. Popular with Friends See what your network is watching. Discover trending titles based on what real people are enjoying, not just algorithms. Smart Search & Discovery Instantly find any title with our lightning-fast search. Browse "Trending Now" to see what the world is watching this week. Track Your History Build a library of everything you have watched. Rate titles, review them, and keep a digital diary of your cinema journey. Why CineSync? • Zero Clutter: A minimalist design that puts your content first. • Privacy Focused: We don't sell your data. • Fast & Fluid: Built with the latest tech for a buttery-smooth experience. Download CineSync today and take control of your watchlist.

About

Directarr

Manage your entire media server ecosystem from your phone. Discover new content, organize your library, monitor downloads, and control server functions with a unified interface. Stay informed with push notifications for all your media needs.

Highlights
  • Unified media server management
  • Aggregated content discovery
  • Library browsing and management
  • Download queue monitoring
  • Server status and control
  • Plex user management
  • Storage cleanup identification
Features
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Directarr connects to Radarr, Sonarr, Lidarr, Unraid, SABnzbd, NZBGet, qBittorrent, Seerr, Tautulli, Bazarr, Prowlarr, and Newznab indexers, giving you full control of your media server stack from your phone. The Discover page brings together TMDB, Trakt, MDBList, Plex Watchlist, Trakt Watchlist, and Jellyfin Favourites, making it easy to find and add content to your library. Browse by actor or director, check ratings from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, and see your watch history without ever leaving the app. Directarr can also help you free up storage by identifying large, unwatched content across your servers. Manage and invite Plex users, search indexers directly, monitor Unraid arrays, docker containers and VMs, and stay informed with push notifications for downloads, disk space, and server status. FEATURES Discover - Aggregated discovery feeds from TMDB, Trakt, Seerr, Tautulli, Plex Watchlist, Trakt Watchlist, and Jellyfin Favourites - Add custom Trakt and MDBList lists - Search across movies, TV shows, and people, including full filmographies by actor or director - IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings displayed alongside media - Status overlays showing Radarr/Sonarr availability, download status, and watch history Dashboard - Combined calendar view across all media services, with indicators for downloaded and upcoming items - Current downloads, queue status, and server statistics - Plex activity, active streams, and resource usage - Pending Seerr requests Library Management - Browse Radarr, Sonarr, and Lidarr libraries with extended sort and filter options - Add movies, series, and artists with quality profile and root folder selection - View file details, release info, and subtitle status from Bazarr - Modify item settings including monitoring and quality profiles - Initiate automatic or manual searches, or manually import items already on disk Downloads - Monitor and manage SABnzbd, NZBGet, and qBittorrent queues - View download history across all clients - Pause, resume, and delete queue items Requests - View and manage Seerr request lists with user information - Approve or deny requests directly from the media page - Browse and manage open issues Indexer Search - Search across Prowlarr and Newznab indexers - Send results directly to SABnzbd or NZBGet Statistics - Tautulli watch history with graphs and selectable time periods - Play counts, top users, and media trends - Real-time activity monitoring Server Management - Monitor Unraid docker containers with start and stop controls - Manage virtual machines with start, stop, and force stop - View disk array status, temperatures, and storage usage - System overview with CPU, RAM, parity, and UPS information Plex - Add and invite Plex users directly from the app - Manage shared libraries and apply per-user restrictions - View real-time resource usage Space Cleanup - Identify large, unwatched content across your entire library - Filter by file size, quality profile, ratings, watched status, and date added App Features - Push notifications for completed downloads, low disk space, and offline services - Encrypted backup and restore - Tablet and large screen support - Long press any page and/or tab to set it as your default view - Secure storage for API keys and credentials Directarr uses Apples Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CineSync Tracker4 screens
Directarr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Directarr at 5.0 against CineSync Tracker's 3.3. Directarr also leads on ads (none vs shown). CineSync Tracker's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. CineSync Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Directarr sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Directarr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineSync Tracker ships an update every 3 days, Directarr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CineSync Tracker versus Directarr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineSync TrackerDirectarr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB37 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperChristopher HarbThomas Wheeler

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CineSync Tracker

One-time1
  • CineSync Pro Lifetime$8.99
11 purchases

Directarr

Subscriptions2
  • Directarr Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Directarr Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • Sonarr$4.99
  • Radarr$4.99
  • Lidarr$4.99
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  • Unraid$4.99
  • Bazarr$4.99
  • Usenet Clients$4.99
  • P2P Clients$4.99
  • Search/Indexers$4.99
  • Founders Edition$14.99

Questions

Is CineSync Tracker free?
CineSync Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Directarr free?
Directarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CineSync Tracker or Directarr?
Directarr is rated higher. CineSync Tracker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Directarr averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CineSync Tracker or Directarr have ads?
CineSync Tracker shows ads; Directarr does not.
Which is updated more often, CineSync Tracker or Directarr?
CineSync Tracker ships an update every 3 days, and Directarr weekly. Most recently, CineSync Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Directarr on October 28, 2026.

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