AfterThoughts vs Cinekholm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Cinekholm
Log, rate, and review movies to understand your taste. Get personalized film recommendations based on your unique Cinematic Profile. Discover new releases, watch trailers, and connect with friends to share your cinematic journey.
- Log and rate watched movies
- AI-powered personalized recommendations
- Discover new and trending films
- Social features: follow friends, see reviews
- Create watchlists and history
- Collaborative movie selection with friends
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Cinekholm helps you track what you watch, understand your taste, and find films that actually fit you — not just what's trending this week. Log every movie you've seen, rate it from 1 to 10, write reviews, and add private notes. Over time, Cinekholm builds your Cinematic Profile across 10 dimensions based on how you rate films. That profile powers your For You feed: personalized picks you can like or pass on, so recommendations get sharper the more you use the app. When you're ready to explore, browse popular titles, new releases, upcoming films, and top-rated picks. Watch trailers, see streaming options, and set reminders for releases you don't want to miss. Cinekholm is also social. Follow friends and other film lovers, see their ratings and reviews in your feed, comment on activity, and react to posts. Compare your Cinematic Profile with friends to see your Cinematic Match and discover how aligned your taste really is. It's an easy way to discover films through people whose taste you trust. Keep your cinema life organized with watchlists and a full watched history. Turn your ratings into a shareable Rating Tier List to show off your favorites. Premium adds custom lists, faster recommendations, extra Movie Night sessions, and more ways to shape your experience. With Movie Night, you can pick a movie together: choose genres, swipe through options with friends, and land on something everyone wants to watch — perfect for when nobody can decide. Customize your profile, earn badges, grow your mastery level, invite friends, and unlock referral rewards as your network expands. Premium Premium subscriptions are managed through your App Store account and can be cancelled anytime in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://cinekholm.com/legal/terms · Privacy Policy: https://cinekholm.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AfterThoughts at none against Cinekholm's 8. AfterThoughts also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cinekholm's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Cinekholm sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AfterThoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AfterThoughts against 5.0 for Cinekholm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
AfterThoughts ships an update monthly, Cinekholm weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | AfterThoughts | Cinekholm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sriram P Devarapu | Berkay Arda Yildiz |
In-app purchases
AfterThoughts
No in-app purchases
Cinekholm
- Enthusiast (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Cinephile (Monthly)2 variants$5.991 Month
- Enthusiast (Yearly)$39.991 Year
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- Cinephile (Yearly)$59.991 Year
- 1 Movie Night Session$0.99
- 5 Movie Night Session$1.99
- 10 Movie Night Session$3.99









