Kernel AlternativesMovie Review Sites and other similar apps like Kernel

Kernel is described as 'Your entertainment hub, lets you explore, recommend, and stay updated on films and series. Get in-depth details, find streaming platforms, and create playlists' and is a Movie Review site in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Kernel for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Kernel alternative is Trakt.tv, which is free. Other great apps like Kernel are Simkl, Letterboxd, JustWatch and ShowCase App.

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Kernel, your entertainment hub, lets you explore, recommend, and stay updated on films and series. Get in-depth details, find streaming platforms, and create playlists.

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Kernel alternatives page was last updated Jul 31, 2024
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  1. Trakt.tv icon

    Trakt.tv

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    Automatically track your TV shows and movies with Trakt's seamless media center integration. Discover new recommendations based on your taste, check in via mobile, sync across devices, and explore available streaming options. Engage in social features and user ratings.

    95 Trakt.tv alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Trakt.tv screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Movie tracker
    2.  Movie Database
    3.  User Rating
    4.  Free API
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Calendar View
    8.  Where to Watch

    Trakt.tv VS Kernel

     

    • Trakt.tv is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Kernel.

    • Trakt.tv is the most popular free alternative to Kernel.

    • Trakt.tv is Freemium and ProprietaryKernel is Free and Proprietary
    • Trakt.tv is LightweightKernel is not according to our users
  2. Simkl icon

    Simkl

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    Simkl is a TV, anime, and movie tracker that keeps a history of all the shows and movies you watch in one, central location. It’s a mobile app, a website, Google Chrome extension and integrates with many TV apps, find where to watch in 140+ countries, on 1000+ streaming services.

    158 Simkl alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Discord
    • Google Chrome
    • VLC media player
    • Jellyfin
    • Crunchyroll
    • Plex
    • Emby
    • Kodi
    • Netflix
    Simkl screenshot 1

    Top Simkl Features

    1.  Track everything
    2.  Anime / Manga Tracking
    3.  Movie Database
    4.  Automatic tracking
    5.  Track movies
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Kodi extension
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Calendar View
    10.  Where to Watch
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Dark Mode

    Simkl VS Kernel

     
  4. Letterboxd icon

    Letterboxd

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    Letterboxd lets you keep track of every film you’ve seen, so you can instantly recommend one the moment someone asks, or check reactions to a film you’ve just heard about. We’re a global community of film fans who live to discuss, rate and rank what we watch.

    130 Letterboxd alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Letterboxd screenshot 1

    Letterboxd Features

    1.  Movie Database
    2.  User Rating
    3.  Reviews and Recommendations
    4.  Where to Watch
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  Two-factor Authentication

    Letterboxd VS Kernel

     

    • Letterboxd is the most popular SaaS alternative to Kernel.

    • Letterboxd is Freemium and ProprietaryKernel is Free and Proprietary
  5. JustWatch icon

    JustWatch

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    Find out where to watch movies and tv shows legally online with JustWatch. The streaming search engine.

    105 JustWatch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
    Track prices drops

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Content Discovery
    2.  Meta-Search
    3.  Movie Streaming
    4.  Aggregator
    5.  Personalized Recommendations
    6.  Track movies
    7.  TV Streaming
    8.  User Rating
    9.  Where to Watch
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Cloud Sync

    JustWatch VS Kernel

     
  6. ShowCase App icon

    ShowCase App

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    ShowCase (formerly Movie DB) is a fully open-source android application for exploring and organizing your personal collection of films and television series.

    45 ShowCase App alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    ShowCase App screenshot 1
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    ShowCase App screenshot 3

    ShowCase App Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Watchlists
    7.  TV Shows meta data support
    8.  Content Filtering
    9.  Track movies

    ShowCase App VS Kernel

     

    • ShowCase App is the most popular Open Source alternative to Kernel.

    • ShowCase App is Free and Open SourceKernel is Free and Proprietary
  7. Showly OSS icon

    Showly OSS

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    Showly is modern, slick, open source Android TV Shows Tracker. This fork gets rid of all proprietary tracking libraries.

    36 Showly OSS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    Since the official Showly app is now open source (only APK on GitHub, not the Play Store version), this fork becomes obsolete and will therefor be archived.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Track movies
    2. Trakt.tv icon  Trakt.tv integration
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  User Rating
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Tv tracker
    11.  Movie tracker

    Showly OSS VS Kernel

     
  9. Serializd icon

    Serializd

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    Track, rate, and review your favorite TV shows. Join the conversation. With a lively community of users, Serializd is the best place to discuss the latest "Succession" episode or find friends to talk about your "Friends" rewatch with.

    45 Serializd alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Serializd screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  User Rating
    2.  Where to Watch
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7.  No Tracking

    Serializd VS Kernel

     

    • Serializd is the most popular Windows alternative to Kernel.

    • Serializd is Free and ProprietaryKernel is also Free and Proprietary
    • Serializd is LightweightKernel is not according to our users
  10. SeriesGuide icon

    SeriesGuide

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    SeriesGuide helps you keep track of your favorite TV shows and movies.

    51 SeriesGuide alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    SeriesGuide screenshot 1
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    SeriesGuide Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3. Trakt.tv icon  Trakt.tv integration
    4.  Movie tracker

    SeriesGuide VS Kernel

     
  11. Ticket Booth icon

    Ticket Booth

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    Ticket Booth allows you to build your watchlist of movies and TV Shows, keep track of watched titles, and find information about the latest releases.

    37 Ticket Booth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Ticket Booth screenshot 1

    Ticket Booth Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Movie tracker
    5.  Progress tracking

    Ticket Booth VS Kernel

     

    • Ticket Booth is the most popular Linux alternative to Kernel.

    • Ticket Booth is Free and Open SourceKernel is Free and Proprietary
  12. TV Time icon

    TV Time

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    TV Time is the perfect app for TV addicts. Follow and track all of your favorite television shows in one place!

    58 TV Time alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Track episode
    Discover show
    Alerts & Guide

    TV Time Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Trends

    TV Time VS Kernel

     
  13. TvManiac icon

    TvManiac

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    Tv-Maniac is a personalized entertainment tracking and recommendation Multiplatform app (Android & iOS) for tracking TV Shows using TMDB API.

    24 TvManiac alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    TvManiac screenshot 1
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    TvManiac screenshot 3

    TvManiac Features

    1.  Movie tracker

    TvManiac VS Kernel

     
  14. Sequel - Media Tracker icon

    Sequel - Media Tracker

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    Keep track of the movies, shows, games, books, and audiobooks you want to check out. Sequel reminds you of their release, keeps track of your progress, helps you choose what to enjoy next thanks to useful information, and so much more.

    37 Sequel - Media Tracker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Sequel - Media Tracker screenshot 1

    Sequel - Media Tracker Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Progress tracking
    3.  Movie tracker
    4.  Track movies
    5.  Wishlist
    6.  iOS widget
    7.  Favorites
    8.  Collections

    Sequel - Media Tracker VS Kernel

     
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