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Thank You — TV Time vs Letterboxd

Thank You — TV Time lands on Skip, and Letterboxd lands on Worth it.

Thank You — TV Time versus Letterboxd
CompareThank You — TV TimeLetterboxd
VerdictSkipWorth it
Best forExisting users exporting watch historyRegular film watchers building a diary
Who it's not forAnyone picking a TV tracker todayPrivacy-first viewers . every log feeds a public profile
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.10One disclosed breach (March 2024); publishes security notices; uses encryption in transit.14
Support qualityNo quality evidence, only a support handlePaddle case study cites transparent support
Public sentimentUsers are mourning the shutdown, praising the community it built while admitting the interface was raw.Fans call the app and community near-perfect, while critics point to social posturing and missing features.
Biggest gotchaAll data likely inaccessible after July 15, 2026 . export your watch history now if you can²March 2024 security incident: change your password if affected13

Pick Thank You — TV Time when

  • Existing users exporting watch history
  • Nobody new . service ends July 15, 2026

When Thank You — TV Time is not a fit

  • Anyone picking a TV tracker today
  • People needing long-term watch history storage
  • Buyers expecting ongoing support or updates
  • Anyone wanting a service with a future

Pick Letterboxd when

  • Regular film watchers building a diary
  • People who love ranked lists and reviews
  • Finding a film community
  • Deciding what to stream tonight

When Letterboxd is not a fit

  • Privacy-first viewers . every log feeds a public profile
  • Casual watchers who just need ratings (IMDb is enough)
  • Mostly TV watchers . it is film-focused
  • Businesses or teams . pure consumer app, no work features

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