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Letterboxd for iOS: Comprehensive Review of the Film Social Network

by Letterboxd

Letterboxd for iOS brings the popular film social network to mobile devices, enabling users to log, review, and discover movies while connecting with other cinephiles. The app serves film enthusiasts seeking organized tracking and community engagement.

Detailed Review

Letterboxd for iOS delivers the complete social film-tracking experience to iPhone and iPad users, positioning itself as the premier mobile companion for cinephiles. The application translates the web platform's core functionality into a native mobile interface, maintaining the service's established reputation within film enthusiast communities while adding mobile-specific conveniences. The app supports comprehensive film logging with rating systems, review composition, and diary functionality that records viewing dates. Users can browse curated collections including popular films, highly-rated titles, and the platform's official Top 250 Narrative Features list. Social features enable following other users, viewing activity feeds, and discovering films through community recommendations. The integration with existing accounts ensures seamless synchronization between mobile and web experiences, while 1Password support enhances login security. The interface employs a clean, minimalist design that prioritizes film posters and user content, though some navigation elements require familiarization according to user feedback. Real-world usage patterns show heavy engagement during film viewing sessions for immediate logging, alongside regular browsing for discovery between viewings. The app facilitates quick interactions like rating recently watched films while providing deeper engagement through review composition and social interactions. User feedback consistently praises the interface design and functionality, with jzsimon (August 29, 2025) describing the 'beautiful interface to Letterboxd in all its myriad functions.' Mixoroko (September 3, 2025) notes that while 'the app isn't perfectly intuitive,' it becomes 'charming' with familiarity and represents 'social media done right.' Multiple reviewers including CardiffBeachDad (August 31, 2025) highlight the discovery aspect, noting users 'realize there's movies you love that you never knew about.' The application excels as a specialized social network for film enthusiasts, offering robust tracking features and community engagement tools. Limitations include some navigation learning curves and feature parity still developing compared to the web platform. Ideal for dedicated film watchers maintaining viewing records and seeking community recommendations, though casual viewers may find the social features unnecessary. The app successfully delivers core Letterboxd functionality while establishing its value as a mobile companion rather than mere extension.

Key Features

  • Film logging with rating and review system enabling users to maintain comprehensive viewing histories and share critical perspectives
  • Social feed and following functionality that connects users with like-minded film enthusiasts for discovery and discussion
  • Curated film browsing including popular, highly-rated, and most anticipated titles with official Top 250 list access
  • Diary feature that chronologically records viewing dates creating personal film-watching timelines
  • Account synchronization between mobile and web platforms ensuring seamless experience across devices
  • 1Password integration providing secure authentication while maintaining convenient access to the platform

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive film tracking
Strong community engagement

Perfect for: Film enthusiasts seeking organized viewing records and social discovery

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#28

2 from last week

Best Rank

#24

All-time high

Average Rank

#28

30-day average

User Reviews

Mixoroko
Sep 3, 2025

The app isn't perfectly intuitive but once you get used to it's quirks it becomes charming. Social media done right The app isn't perfectly intuitive but once you get used to it's quirks it becomes charming.

OneTaker
Aug 9, 2025

The app developers should make the same model of app for television and streaming. Ideal The app developers should make the same model of app for television and streaming.

DaBigBoss4Eva
Aug 20, 2025

Best app ever i’ve been using this since i was 13 and i still love it so much My favorite Best app ever i’ve been using this since i was 13 and i still love it so much

HO._O
Aug 28, 2025

I have so much fun with this whole concept, please make a platform like this but for books Bookbox I have so much fun with this whole concept, please make a platform like this but for books

jzsimon
Aug 29, 2025

Beautiful interface to Letterboxd in all its myriad functions Love this app Beautiful interface to Letterboxd in all its myriad functions

App Details

Developer

Letterboxd

Platform

ios

Rating

4.8

Last Updated

10/7/2025