Trakt.tv official app arrives on android for public release

Trakt.tv, the popular platform for tracking TV shows and movies, has finally launched its official app for Android, opening it up to the general public. After several months of being in closed beta exclusively for VIP users of the platform, the app is now available to everyone. For those unfamiliar with Trakt.tv, it is a widely know service that allows users to keep track of their watched content, discover new shows and movies, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Kinda like the perfect the social network for movie enthusiasts and lovers of audiovisual entertainment in general 🎬🍿

Interestingly, the official Trakt.tv app for iPhone was released almost exactly two years ago, and ever since, the anticipation for the Android version has been building. Despite the long wait, Trakt.tv has always provided a versatile API that allowed third-party developers to offer access to the service through their own apps. The platform even had a dedicated section on its website highlighting some of these apps, catering to various operating systems such as iOS, Android, and even Windows Phone. Among them we can find some of the best known like Infuse, CineTrak, TV Time, SeriesGuide, Showly, or Moviebase, wich have been continuously improving over the years, offering users a variety of choices to enhance their Trakt.tv experience.

The new official Trakt.tv app for Android offers a comprehensive experience with nearly all the key features found on the website. Users can search for and check-in to their favorite TV shows and movies, track their progress in series, view the calendar of upcoming releases and episodes, and access detailed content information including ratings, cast, play counts, and release dates. Additionally, the app includes well-known features of the website such as collections and personalized recommendation. Users can also comment on movies, view and follow other users' profiles, and create custom lists.

One exciting partnership worth mentioning is Trakt.tv's collaboration with JustWatch. This collaboration enables the app to display information about streaming services where the content is available, specific to the user's region. This integration allows users to easily access the respective streaming platform by simply tapping the button when it's available in the details section of a series or movie.

While the app is quite comprehensive and useful, it is still relatively new, despite the invaluable feedback received from VIP users during the closed beta phase. The developers strongly encourage users to report any bugs they may encounter during this early stage, aiming to enhance the overall quality of the app. However, if the official Trakt.tv app doesn't meet one's expectations, there are excellent alternative options available to access Trakt.tv from mobile devices as we mentioned before, you just have to take a look at the Trakt.TV app page at AlternativeTo!