The Best TV Time Alternative for Movies & TV Shows
TV Time is great for tracking episodes — but it's primarily TV-focused, the movie tracking is an afterthought, and the app has become cluttered with ads. Matinee tracks both movies and TV shows equally well, with a clean interface and social features built in.
How Matinee Compares to TV Time
| Feature | TV Time | Matinee |
|---|---|---|
| Track movies | Limited | ✅ |
| Track TV shows | ✅ | ✅ |
| Social friends feed | Limited | ✅ |
| Where to stream | Limited | ✅ |
| AI-powered search | ❌ | ✅ |
| Smart watchlist optimiser | ❌ | ✅ |
| Free to use | Ad-heavy | ✅ |
| Native iOS app | ✅ | ✅ |
Why People Switch from TV Time to Matinee
You want proper movie tracking too
TV Time is TV-focused with limited movie support. Matinee treats movies and TV shows as equal first-class citizens.
You're tired of the ads
Matinee is free to use with minimal ads. Pro removes them entirely and unlocks advanced AI features.
You want a social experience
Matinee's friends feed lets you follow people you know and see what they're watching, not algorithmically suggested strangers.
You want the Smart Watchlist Optimiser
Stop scrolling through a disorganised list. Matinee ranks your watchlist by taste match so the best pick for tonight is always at the top.
What is Matinee?
Matinee is a free iOS app for tracking movies and TV shows. You can log everything you've watched, rate titles, build a watchlist, see where to stream each title, and follow friends to see what they're watching. Unlike TV Time, Matinee gives movies and TV shows equal attention in one clean app.
Features
Track Movies & TV Shows
Log every movie and TV show you watch, rate and review, and build your personal diary.
Smart Watchlist Optimiser
Your watchlist ranked by taste match, rating, and momentum — the best pick is always at the top.
Where to Watch
See which streaming platforms carry each title, filtered by your subscriptions.
Friends & Social Feed
Follow friends, see what they're watching, and share recommendations in real time.
AI Natural Language Search
Search naturally — 'funny sci-fi movies under 2 hours' — and get instant results.
Free on iOS
Download Matinee free on the App Store. Pro unlocks advanced AI features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Matinee is completely free to download and use. A Pro upgrade unlocks advanced AI search and removes ads.
Yes. Matinee lets you track individual episodes, mark them as watched, and follow your progress through a series.
Absolutely. Follow friends on Matinee and see their activity — what they're watching, their ratings, and their reviews — all in your social feed.
Matinee is currently iOS only. Android is coming soon.
Matinee tracks both movies and TV shows equally well, has a cleaner ad-free experience, includes AI-powered search, and features a social friends feed built around people you actually know.
Try Matinee Free Today
Track movies and TV shows with friends. Free on iOS.