The Sofa Time iOS app helps you track and organize TV shows and movies. It helps you transition to streaming platforms and has features like adding movies to your personal lists, creating reminders in the Calendar app, and more.
pros
- Clean and minimal interface
- Regional results
- Navigating to OTT platforms from search results
Minuses
- There are no significant cons
Editorial rating: 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌜
Price: Free (Premium version costs $3.99)
I love watching movies, series, sitcoms, etc. But it’s very difficult for me to keep track of everything I’ve watched. Sometimes when I watch a movie halfway through, I realize that I have seen it before. If you’re in the same boat as me, the Sofa Time iOS app is perfect for keeping track of everything you’ve watched.
Also, if your friend is just recommending a movie, you can find it on Sofa Time and check out where it can be streamed. You can add it to your lists or even create a reminder to view it in the Calendar app. Seems like everything you ever wanted? Read on as there are even more tricks in the Sofa Time app to impress you!
Intuitive user interface with useful features
I believe that design and usefulness should always go hand in hand for an app to be easy to use and attractive. An over-designed app with poor navigation or usefulness will not add value. After using the Sofa Time app for a while, I can assure you that it has a great user experience and user experience.
- Search Results: Firstly, whenever you search for a movie, series, show, etc. on Sofa Time, it will display all the streaming services that allow you to watch, rent or buy it in your country. Trust me, the results for specific regions are what you will really appreciate.
- Track and organize titles: All movies and shows you’ve already watched will be marked as watched, and if a sequel or next season is released, you’ll get a notification. The same applies to episodes that air every week. In addition, you can create lists to organize all the movies and shows you would like to watch.
- Create reminders: Just stumbled upon a movie you’d like to watch this weekend? Find it on Sofa Time and create a reminder in the Calendar app. Yes, the app will ask for permission to access your calendar. It will then create a reminder with a URL that reminds you to watch the movie. You can then go to the streaming service directly from the app whenever a reminder appears.
- Streaming App Support: Since Sofa Time is powered by JustWatch, you can access the streaming service app directly from Sofa Time. And Trakt helps you store your lists, rankings, personal notes, and more in the cloud and sync them across devices. Yes, you can take personal notes for any movie or show.
- Detailed Title Descriptions: You can also view detailed information about each movie and show, such as IMDb ratings, Rotten Tomatoes, and user reviews, which also have the ability to hide spoilers. In addition, cast and crew information, statistics, and other such recommended films or shows are also displayed to help you decide whether or not to continue watching the film or show.
How to Organize Movies and Shows with the Sofa Time App for iOS
I have already mentioned that the application contains useful features and has a solid user interface. As soon as you open the app, you’ll see a Discover page that has a variety of movies and shows neatly organized into Trending Today, Most Popular, Latest Releases, and other categories.
Let me help you navigate the app and walk you through the basics.
Search and watch movies or series on Sofa Time
Sofa Time is not a streaming service so you cannot stream movies or shows on the app. However, you can navigate the streaming service with the movie or show you just searched for. Here’s how:
- Launch the Sofa Time app on your iPhone.
- In the upper left corner, select the TV SHOWS or MOVIES tab depending on your preferences.
- Enter the name of the movie or show in the search bar and click Done.
- In the search results, click on the movie or show you were looking for.
- Scroll down to the Watch Now tab.
- You will find all streaming services that allow you to watch, rent or buy a movie/show.
- Click on the service icon of your choice → click on it again on the JustWatch page.
Create a list in the Sofa Time app
- Open Sofa Time app.
- Select the My Lists tab at the bottom.
- Scroll down and click “+Add List”under “My Personal Lists”.
- Add a title and description → click Done in the top right corner.
Now you can add any movie or show to this list. If you upgrade to Premium, you can create unlimited lists like this one.
Add movies or shows to My Lists in the Sofa Time app.
- Open Sofa Time app.
- Find a movie or show and tap it.
- Tap the table icon labeled “Personal Lists”.
- To add a movie or show to any of the lists you’ve created, tap the + icon next to the list’s title.
Create a movie or show reminder with Sofa Time
- Find a movie or show and tap it.
- When the page opens, tap on the three dots → select the Create Reminder in Calendar app option.
- Select date and time → press OK.
- Click “OK”again to allow Sofa Time access to your calendar.
You have successfully created a movie or show reminder.
Is the premium version worth it?
Yes! The short and direct answer is definitely yes. Plus, it’s not that expensive as it costs $3.99 and is a one-time purchase. Some features like unlimited personal lists, notes and reminders can be unlocked with Premium. In addition, you will only receive push notifications for upcoming TV show episodes or movie premieres if you upgrade to Premium.
I haven’t used paid apps since I moved to iOS and I’m not trying to sell you an app. It’s just that I rarely come across apps that I would wholeheartedly pay for, and Sofa Time made it into this list.
However, the free version of the app also does a lot. Most of the features are still available and work flawlessly.
Should You Get the Sofa Time App?
If you tend to watch movies or shows, I see no reason why you shouldn’t install the Sofa Time app for iOS. It’s always a good idea to keep track of what you’ve watched and what you want to watch. Also, if you spend an unhealthy amount of time watching movies, the My Stats section of the Profile tab will show you the time you spent watching movies and shows.
The My Statistics section consists of several graphs and charts to help you keep track of time. It also has pie charts for movies and shows that divide everything you’ve watched into different genres.
Overall, the user interface and UX of the app is clean and functional. It does its intended job phenomenally and has useful features rather than gimmicks. Go ahead and download the app right now.
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