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Moviebase vs Hobi

Moviebase and Hobi both land on Worth it.

Hobi

Worth it
Confidence: Medium

Buy if you personally want a free, private TV and movie tracker with two-way Trakt sync and TV Time rating import.

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Moviebase versus Hobi
CompareMoviebaseHobi
VerdictWorth itWorth it
Best forAndroid users tracking episode progressTV Time refugees wanting rating import
Who it's not forCasual watchers . a notes app or spreadsheet is enoughTeams or companies . this is a personal hobby app, not business software
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.⁹No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.10
Support qualityResponsive dev, but some churn complaintsReviewer says support emails appear ignored.
Public sentimentMostly positive on Android with a 4.4/5 Play rating and a responsive developer, though a minority of Redditors report frustration and have switched away.13Users love the clean tracking experience, but some report support emails being ignored.14
Biggest gotchaPremium tier exists but no public price list . check in-app before committing⁴Support emails reportedly go unanswered . expect slow help if sync breaks14

Pick Moviebase when

  • Android users tracking episode progress
  • Trakt users wanting a mobile client
  • Binge-watchers juggling multiple streaming watchlists

When Moviebase is not a fit

  • Casual watchers . a notes app or spreadsheet is enough
  • Businesses or teams . this is personal-use software only
  • Users wanting deep social/community features like TV Time
  • iOS-first buyers . competitor pages still call it Android-only

Pick Hobi when

  • TV Time refugees wanting rating import
  • Binge-watchers who want premiere countdowns
  • Trakt users wanting two-way sync
  • Privacy-conscious personal watchlists

When Hobi is not a fit

  • Teams or companies . this is a personal hobby app, not business software
  • Anyone needing guaranteed support, SLAs, or vendor accountability
  • People who fear abandonment . upkeep depends on one small user-funded project

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