Comparisons
Moviebase vs wako (2026)
Updated Sep 18, 2026
Last checked 2026-09-18, live re-verified against Moviebase's own comparison page and wako's homepage via the built-in browser pane.
Moviebase and wako both track movies and TV against Trakt, but wako goes further in two directions Moviebase doesn't: it tracks anime as a first-class category, and it doubles as a remote control and player for a home-theater setup (Kodi, WebDAV, external players).
What they have in common
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Both track movies and TV shows with Trakt sync, an episode calendar, and a personal watchlist/history.
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Both include a "where to watch" feature pointing at official streaming platforms.
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Both offer a free tier with a paid upgrade for extra features (ad removal and stats on Moviebase; playback and multi-profile tools on wako).
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Neither has a household or shared-decision feature — wako's "multiple profiles" (Premium, up to 6) are separate individual profiles with parental controls, not a joint watchlist.
Where they differ
Content scope
Moviebase covers movies and TV. wako adds anime as a third tracked category alongside movies and TV, syncing all three to Trakt.tv and/or SIMKL.
Playback and home-theater tools
wako's free tier already includes a Kodi remote for one host (browse your Kodi library, send content, control playback/volume/audio/subtitles from the app); Premium unlocks multiple Kodi hosts, a built-in video player with WebDAV media-server support, and external-player hand-off to VLC, Infuse or Outplayer. Moviebase has none of this — its own comparison page confirms "built-in media player" and "Kodi remote" as not available, with external title links serving a different purpose (pointing to information/streaming sources, not controlling playback).
Platform reach
wako states native apps for iOS, Android, and Android TV — with the homepage pitching itself as "beautiful on every screen," including a couch/remote experience on Android TV specifically. Moviebase is iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Android, with no Android TV or living-room remote experience of its own.
Sync and account model
wako can sync through Trakt.tv or SIMKL, and Premium adds a built-in tracker so you can sync without a Trakt or SIMKL account at all. Moviebase's own comparison page notes its SIMKL support is a file import rather than a live sync, versus wako's "sync advertised."
Pricing model
wako is free to try, with a 7-day trial on an annual subscription for Premium (playback, multi-profile, offline downloads, automatic backup, third-party extension support). Moviebase's paid tier (Premium) is likewise a subscription gate on ad removal and viewing statistics, but scoped to tracking, not media playback.
Which one, if you have to pick
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Pick Moviebase if you want a straightforward movie/TV tracker with Trakt sync and don't need a Kodi remote, anime tracking, or a living-room app.
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Pick wako if you track anime alongside movies and TV, run a Kodi or WebDAV home-theater setup, or want an Android TV app that doubles as a remote and player.
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Neither solves the household question. wako's multi-profile support is per-person, not per-group — nobody in either app can see what the couch actually wants to watch tonight. CouchReel's comparison pages cover that gap directly, if that's the one you're trying to close.