The best TV Time alternatives for tracking shows, movies and anime

What makes a good TV Time alternative?

A useful tracker should make the routine action — marking an episode or movie as watched — nearly effortless. It should also keep the history understandable months later, work across the kinds of stories you actually watch and help you decide what comes next.

The right choice depends on whether you value a simple visual library, automatic scrobbling, anime-specific metadata or a large discussion community. There is no universal winner, so we compared the most relevant options by their day-to-day experience rather than by the length of their feature list.

• Fast episode-by-episode progress and rewatch tracking
• One library for shows, movies and, ideally, anime
• Release calendar, watchlist and useful reminders
• Clear privacy controls and a real account-deletion flow
• A web experience that stays synchronized with the mobile app

1. Binjo: the visual all-in-one option

Binjo combines TV shows, films and anime in the same visual library. You can mark episodes as watched, log rewatches, rate titles, add private episode notes, build custom playlists and see upcoming releases. The same account synchronizes the web experience and the iPhone app.

It is a strong fit if TV Time feels familiar but you want a cleaner, cinematic interface and one place for every format. Binjo is free to use; its current iPhone release and web app are linked from the download page below.

• Best for: a polished cross-category library
• Platforms: web and iPhone
• Trade-off: a newer and smaller community than long-established services

2. Trakt: best for automation and integrations

Trakt is built around tracking and scrobbling. Its ecosystem connects with many media centers and third-party apps, which is valuable when you want playback to update your history automatically.

The interface and setup can feel more technical than a mobile-first tracker, but advanced users often prefer its integrations, lists and data-oriented approach.

• Best for: scrobbling and third-party integrations
• Platforms: web, official apps and a broad partner ecosystem
• Trade-off: more configuration and a denser experience

3. AniList: best for anime and manga specialists

AniList focuses on anime and manga, with detailed media data, progress tracking and social activity. It is an excellent specialist choice when Japanese animation and manga make up almost all of your library.

If you also watch many live-action series and films, a broader tracker can reduce the need to maintain two separate histories.

• Best for: anime and manga depth
• Platforms: web plus third-party clients
• Trade-off: not designed as a single home for every film and TV habit

4. Letterboxd and Serializd: focused alternatives

Letterboxd is a natural choice for film diaries, reviews and discovery. Serializd applies a social diary approach to television. Both are attractive when one medium matters much more than the others.

Their specialization is also the compromise: people who regularly move between a movie, a weekly series and a seasonal anime may prefer one unified queue and calendar.

Which tracker should you choose?

Choose Binjo for one visual, synchronized home for series, films and anime. Choose Trakt when automatic scrobbling and integrations are the priority. Choose AniList for anime and manga depth, Letterboxd for film culture, or Serializd for a TV-first social diary.

Before moving years of history, test your shortlist with one active show, one completed movie and one anime season. The best tracker is the one you will still enjoy updating after the novelty wears off.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to TV Time?

Yes. Binjo, Trakt, AniList, Letterboxd and Serializd all provide useful free experiences, although their platforms and optional paid features differ.

Can one app track TV shows, movies and anime?

Yes. Binjo is designed around one synchronized library for all three, while specialist services may offer deeper tools for one medium.

What should I test before switching trackers?

Check episode marking speed, rewatch support, calendar accuracy, library import options, privacy controls and whether web and mobile stay synchronized.