Apps for Trakt
The extensible tracking service, Trakt,
for keeping up with your TV and movie watching habits has been around a
while. You can use Trakt in a browser, but It has an API that allows app
developers to incorporate the Trakt database into their products.
Recently, Trakt got a significant new feature with the introduction of
scrobbling, the automatic addition of shows watched to your personal
database from five of the largest streaming services:
- Netflix
- Max
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime
- AppleTV+
It also added scrobbling from several popular media centers and players, like Plex, Kodi and VLC
The features in the Trakt API and companion apps allow you to track what you're watching, add to lists, discover, find where to watch (via a partnership with Just Watch), see what's up next and get recommendations. Trakt has a free tier and a pro tier. I've had a pro membership for a decade. It provides a lot of value, and I've recommended it to everyone in my family. If you would like a free one-month pro trial, use this link.
Mac Apps
My current choice of apps for Trakt integration is Sequel Entertainment Database, an app that also provides lists and tracking for print and audiobooks as well as games. It is in iOS/iPadOS app that runs on Macs with Apple Silicon. There are several other well regarded apps that run natively on the Mac.
iOS Apps
I've used various iOS apps with Trakt over the years, and my favorites are: