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(Sponsor) Filmlog: For the love of movies, now on the Mac

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Filmlog launched a native Mac app in October 2026, replacing the windowed iPhone app with a sidebar-based interface. The new version offers offline search capabilities for 315,000 movies, 464,000 people, and 58,000 cinemas, along with soundtracks and widgets. Users can manage watchlists, track personal history, and access Family Sharing features, with the full version including multi-device support and advanced search. The app is free for basic features, with paid tiers adding more search and release data.

Key points

• Filmlog launched a native Mac app in October 2026, replacing the windowed iPhone app with a sidebar-based interface.
• The new version offers offline search capabilities for 315,000 movies, 464,000 people, and 58,000 cinemas.

Context

Filmlog is a personal, offline, and ad-free app for movie and cinema lovers, built by one person since 2013 and paid for by users. It arrived on the Mac alongside iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV watchlist companion, offering a native experience with sidebar sections, detail panes, and keyboard shortcuts. The platform supports offline search for major film databases and integrates with Apple Music soundtracks.

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Evidence covers the launch of the native Mac app in October 2026, but does not include details on prior versions, specific user adoption metrics, or long-term impact data. The evidence is limited to the app's features and capabilities as described in the source text.

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