What is the SIMKL Lists App?
SIMKL Lists – Your Ultra-Minimalist TV, Anime & Movie Tracker
SIMKL Lists, the ultra-minimalist TV, Anime, and Movie tracking app that helps you keep on top of your watchlists no matter where you are. Mark what you’ve seen, plan what to watch next, and never miss a new episode or movie release.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the SIMKL Lists app—what it is, how to use it, its features, and advanced tips to get the most out of your experience.
SIMKL Lists is a mobile companion app for your SIMKL.com account. It does not stream content but provides a streamlined way to track and manage what you’ve watched or plan to watch:
TV Shows
Anime
Movies
Perfect for on-the-go updates, the app supports iOS, Android, and even a Chrome extension—so you never miss a beat (or a new episode!).
Simkl ListsInstalling the App
iOS (App Store): Download Here
Android (Google Play): Download Here
Chrome Extension: Get It Free
Microsoft Edge Addon: Download Here
Firefox: Download Here
App Layout & Navigation
Top Toolbar
Filters: Seen / Aired / Next Episode / A–Z
Search Bar: Quickly find a title in your lists
Settings Gear: Access account, sync, and theme options
Bottom Navigation
TV (📺) / Anime (🎭) / Movies (🎬): Switch watchlists.
📋 List Icon: Choose sorting (Alphabetical, Rank, Next, Aired, DVD).
Core Features
1. Tracking Your Watchlists
Tap the status icon to update your watch progress:
✅ Check
You’ve watched it
Mark as Completed
⭐️ Star
Plan to watch
Add to Plan to Watch
⏸️ Pause
On hold
Add to On Hold
👎 Thumbs Down
Dropped
Add to Dropped
👁️ Eye
Watching
Currently Watching
Tip: Tap again to change status (e.g., from “Plan to Watch” → “Watching”).
a) Quick Watch Lists & Sorting
SIMKL Lists automatically reflects the six core SIMKL statuses:
Watching
Plan to Watch
Completed
On Hold
Dropped
Not in My List
Use the bottom-right “List” icon to switch between:
A–Z: Alphabetical
Rank: SIMKL community ranking
Next: Upcoming episodes (TV/Anime)
Aired: Recently aired episodes
DVD: DVD release dates (Movies)
b) Next Episodes & Air Dates
Next Tab: Shows your next unwatched episode in each series.
Aired Tab: Displays recently aired episodes you haven’t marked as watched.
Episode Counter: Next episode number and season will be displayed under the title.
Use Case: Instantly know that Episode 5 of “My Favorite Show” aired last night and mark it watched once you view it.
c) Movie Releases (Theater & DVD)
Theater: Shows current box-office hits in your Plan to Watch list, complete with gross revenue.
DVD: Lists DVD or home media releases for movies you plan to watch.
Example: See “Final Destination Bloodlines” released in theaters for $50M and tap “Plan to Watch” to add it.
2. Show Overview Page
Star ★10 = your user rating for the show (out of 10).
S 8.4 #245 = Simkl’s average score (8.4) and global rank (245).
IMDb 8.6 xxx votes = IMDb rating and vote count.
‘Watch trailer’ and ‘Mark specific episodes’ shortcuts.
The eye icon + “Watching” indicates current watch-status; tapping lets you change status.
3. Seasons & Episodes Listing
Solid check mark ✔️ + progress bar + “9/9” indicates Season 1 is fully watched.
Empty circle ◯ + grey bar + “0/7” indicates Season 2 has not yet been started.
Specials often have their own season grouping, with count of specials available.
You can scroll through to mark individual episodes manually.
4. Dark & Light Themes
Auto Switch: By default, the app respects your device’s system theme.
Manual Toggle: In Settings (⚙️), choose between Dark or Light theme.
Eye Comfort: The dark theme ensures comfortable night-time browsing.
5. Sync with SIMKL Website
The mobile app syncs in real time with your SIMKL.com profile.
Any change you make on mobile is instantly reflected in your web dashboard and vice versa.
Advanced Usage & Pro Tips
Hide Anime or Movies: In Settings (⚙️), disable sections you don’t use for a cleaner interface.
Hide/Show Posters: From Settings (⚙️) you can toggle off poster images for a text-only minimalist view—ideal for slow connections.
Support & Feedback
Help Center: SIMKL Support
Discord: Join the SIMKL community for tips and updates.
Feature Voting: Suggest and vote for new features at our Ideas Portal.
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