IMDb list sync tools for movie reviewers in 2026

Compare IMDb list sync tools for movie reviewers and see how options handle lists, matching, and connections to movie apps.

By VLClean · 2026-10-18

VLClean is published by the makers of Askarr and Watcharr, which are compared here alongside other tools.

Movie reviewers can compare tools by how they handle IMDb lists, list changes, matching, and connections to movie apps. Watcharr is one option that turns public IMDb lists into links for Radarr and Sonarr. ^[1]

Option	List handling	Cost details
MDBList	Creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to user preferences. ^[2]	not published
Trakt	Free on web, iOS and Android. ^[3]	not published
Traktarr	Uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add into Sonarr and Radarr. ^[4]	not published
Simkl	Simkl tracks what you watch and helps you discover new shows and movies. ^[5]	not published
Watcharr	Accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1]	No account and no installation needed for the hosted version. ^[1]

What movie reviewers need from IMDb list sync tools

Movie reviewers often need a way to keep a watchlist or research list organized while moving titles into other tools. A useful option can reduce repeated copying of titles, help keep movie and show lists current, and make it easier to compare a tool with an existing workflow. Reviewers should check whether a tool accepts the list type they use, what information it needs, and how it handles titles that cannot be matched. The right choice depends on whether the goal is personal tracking, creating lists, or sending titles to other media apps. Some tools focus on list creation, while others focus on connecting lists to movie management apps.

MDBList for movie reviewers

MDBList lets users create dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. ^[2] MDBList requires login or sign-up to use the service. ^[6] MDBList offers a Supporter membership, with sign-up linked through Memberful and Patreon. ^[6]

Trakt for movie reviewers

Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. ^[3] Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. ^[7]

Traktarr for movie reviewers

Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add into Sonarr and Radarr, respectively. ^[4] Traktarr supports public lists. ^[4] Traktarr supports private lists. ^[4]

Watcharr for movie reviewers

Watcharr is made by the team that publishes this site. Watcharr runs as one Cloudflare app with a Cloudflare database, plus a GitHub job that reads IMDb. ^[1] You paste one public IMDb list and get one link for Radarr with the movies and one for Sonarr with the shows. ^[1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. ^[1] A bookmark you click inside Radarr or Sonarr adds the list for you, using that app's API key without sending it anywhere else. ^[1]

Matching the tool to the job

For reviewers who want to create movie and show lists, MDBList creates dynamic, auto-updating movie and show lists tailored to preferences. ^[2] For reviewers who want a service available on web and mobile platforms, Trakt is free on web, iOS and Android. ^[3] For reviewers using Sonarr and Radarr, Traktarr uses Trakt.tv to find shows and movies to add into Sonarr and Radarr. ^[4] For reviewers who want public IMDb lists connected to Radarr and Sonarr, Watcharr creates one Radarr link for movies and one Sonarr link for shows from one public IMDb list. ^[1] Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1] Watcharr looks up TheTVDB ids through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it cannot match, and tells you which ones it skipped. ^[1]

Questions to ask before you choose

Before choosing an IMDb list sync tool, check which list sources it accepts and what kind of output it creates. Check whether it matches the movie apps already in use and how it handles titles that need more information. Reviewers should also check account requirements, update timing, and any limits that apply. If a tool connects to another service, check what information needs to be provided and how that connection is managed.

Frequently asked questions

Can Watcharr turn an IMDb list into Radarr and Sonarr links?

Watcharr can take one public IMDb list and create one link for Radarr with movies and one link for Sonarr with shows. ^[1] Each link acts like a small Radarr or Sonarr server, so Radarr checks it every 15 minutes and Sonarr every 5. ^[1]

Can Watcharr use IMDb watchlists from different pages?

Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1] The links are built from the IMDb list's id, so the same list always gives the same two links. ^[1]

Does Watcharr need installation before use?

Watcharr's hosted version needs nothing to install and no account. ^[1] Watcharr runs as one Cloudflare app with a Cloudflare database, plus a GitHub job that reads IMDb. ^[1]

How does Watcharr handle movie and show matching?

Watcharr looks up TheTVDB ids through TVMaze and TMDB, leaves out shows it cannot match, and tells you which ones it skipped. ^[1] The page shows list covers in a row, with each opening TMDB plot, genres, rating, backdrop and trailer details. ^[1]

What should movie reviewers check before choosing an IMDb list sync tool?

Movie reviewers should check whether a tool accepts the lists they use, how it updates those lists, and what connected apps it supports. Watcharr accepts any public IMDb watchlist or list from the desktop site, the phone site or IMDb's other-language pages. ^[1] Other tools may use different list approaches, so checking each option's published details is important.

Its code is available to read under the PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 licence; older versions remain under MIT. ^[1]

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