Now Playing Alternatives

Now Playing is described as 'With Now Playing you can read movie reviews, locate theaters and show times, even purchase tickets on your iPhone or iPod touch' and is an app in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Now Playing for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and SaaS apps. The best Now Playing alternative is IMDb, which is free. Other great apps like Now Playing are Letterboxd, Criticker, MovieLens and Mylists.info.

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  1. IMDb icon

    IMDb

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    Launched online in 1990 and a subsidiary of Amazon.com since 1998, IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, designed to help fans explore the world of movies and shows and decide what to watch.

    135 IMDb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • IMDb is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Now Playing.

    • IMDb is the most popular free alternative to Now Playing.

    • IMDb is Freemium and ProprietaryNow Playing is Free and Open Source
  2. Letterboxd icon

    Letterboxd

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    Keep a detailed log of watched films, review and rate movies, create customizable lists, interact with a global film community, track statistics, discover new releases, follow friends' activities, use filtering tools, and export your viewing data easily.

    132 Letterboxd alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Criticker icon

    Criticker

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    Criticker.com is an independent, self-funded recommendation platform that has been online since 2005, free from third-party influence. Built and maintained by a small team of passionate movie lovers, Criticker helps film, TV and gaming enthusiasts discover titles that truly...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. MovieLens icon

    MovieLens

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    MovieLens helps you find non-commercial, personalized movie recommendations. Rate movies to build a custom taste profile, then MovieLens recommends other movies for you to watch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    MovieLens helps you find movies you will like. Rate movies to build a custom taste profile, then MovieLens recommends other movies for you to watch.
     
  6. Mylists.info icon

    Mylists.info

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    Keep all your series, anime, movies, games, and books in one place, complete with features like tracking total viewing time and connecting with friends to compare your progress. Discover how much time you've spent, add favorites, leave comments, re-watch your favorites, and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Mylists.info is the most popular Open Source alternative to Now Playing.

    • Mylists.info is Free and Open SourceNow Playing is also Free and Open Source
    • Mylists.info is Privacy focusedNow Playing is not according to our users
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    Playpilot

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    Tired of jumping around between different services in search of something good to look at? Welcome to Playpilot, the ultimate streaming guide to help you find the best titles from Netflix, Viaplay, SVT Play and more than 25 other services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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  10. MovieTracker icon

    MovieTracker

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    MovieTracker is a mobile application that helps movie junkies track the movies they are interested in, from the ones they already watched to the upcoming movies they want to purchase. It also lets them organize their own movie collection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Peepflix icon

    Peepflix

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    Peepflix – Peepflix is a social platform for movie lovers.to enjoy all movie-related talks in one place. You can follow movie lovers, interact on their views on movies they watched, classify your movies, and add your reviews.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  13. Mooviestats icon

    Mooviestats

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    Mooviestats is a place where you can log the movies and tv-shows you watched and enjoy some nifty little charts and stats based on your viewing habits. Create a (free) account, start logging and even follow your friends to see what they've been watching!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    theGoodflix

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    Find the next great movie or show to watch based on your friend's recommendations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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