Anime watching used to be one app. Crunchyroll for the season, maybe Netflix on the side. Now there is Crunchyroll, Hidive, Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, and the indie arthouse releases that float between art-house chains and digital rentals. Tracking what you have seen, what is next, and when new episodes drop quickly turns into a problem. These are the best Android apps for tracking your anime watchlist in 2026, picked from the ones long-time fans actually keep open.
We focused on apps that handle anime alongside or in addition to general TV tracking, sync across devices, and have an active Android client. The list mixes dedicated anime trackers, universal watchlists, and one streaming service whose queue is good enough to anchor a workflow.
What to look for in an anime watchlist app
Six things separate the keepers from the apps you uninstall after a week.
- Granular episode tracking. Marking a series “watching” is not enough. The app should track which episode you are on, including OVAs and movies.
- Seasonal calendar. New episodes drop on different days. A weekly calendar that shows what airs when keeps you on top of the season.
- Sync across devices. Tablet at home, phone on the train. Your progress should be the same in both.
- Where-to-watch information. Knowing a show exists is half the job. Knowing which service has it where you live is the other half.
- Social features that you can turn off. Some users want recommendations from friends; others want a private log. The app should accept either.
- Honest scoring. Aggregate scores should reflect viewer ratings, not algorithmic boosts. Long-running services tend to be more trustworthy here.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Sync | Free | Standout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyAnimeList | Largest English database | Yes | Yes | Authoritative metadata |
| AniList | Modern interface, social | Yes | Yes | Best mobile UI |
| Crunchyroll | Watch and track in one | Yes | Yes (ads) | Native queue alongside playback |
| Trakt | Universal tracker | Yes | Yes | Anime plus everything else |
| Kitsu | Friendly community | Yes | Yes | Cleanest profile pages |
| Hobi | Trakt-powered with focus | Yes | Yes | Most polished tracker UI |
The apps
1. MyAnimeList — best for the deepest database
MyAnimeList Official is the long-standing source of truth for anime metadata. The Android app handles list management, seasonal browsing, and forums. The database covers obscure OVAs and decades-old releases nothing else indexes properly.
Where it falls short: The interface still feels like an early-2010s web app shoehorned into mobile. Social features are sparse. The forums are a separate culture.
Pricing: Free with optional MAL Supporter for cosmetic upgrades.
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web.
Download: Aptoide · Google Play
Bottom line: Use MAL as your authoritative list. Pair with a friendlier client if the official app’s UI grates.
2. AniList — best modern interface for daily use
AniList is the cleaner, faster competitor to MyAnimeList. The Android client (via official browser-app or third-party native apps like Otaku and Yuki) gives you list management, a strong seasonal calendar, and activity feeds without the legacy bloat.
Where it falls short: No first-party Android app from AniList; you use a third-party client. Metadata is sometimes shallower than MAL for older or niche titles.
Pricing: Free.
Platforms: Web, with third-party Android clients.
Download: Google Play (note: search AniList clients like Otaku for AniList)
Bottom line: If you want the most enjoyable list experience on a daily basis, AniList through a good third-party client wins.
3. Crunchyroll — best for watch-and-track in the same app
Crunchyroll’s Android app handles streaming, queueing, and progress tracking for everything on its catalog. If most of your anime watching happens through one service, the built-in queue removes the need for a separate tracker for those shows.
Where it falls short: Only tracks what is on Crunchyroll. Anything you watch elsewhere has to be logged manually somewhere else. The free tier shows ads and lags simulcasts.
Pricing: Free with ads. Premium tiers are monthly.
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, Smart TV.
Download: Aptoide · Google Play
Bottom line: If 80% of your watching lives on Crunchyroll, the in-app queue beats opening a separate tracker. Use a backup tracker for the other 20%.
4. Trakt — best universal tracker
Trakt treats anime as TV. You log episodes, the app remembers everything, and it cross-references against streaming services to tell you where each show is available. The Android app handles anime, live-action TV, and movies in one inventory.
Where it falls short: Anime metadata is shallower than MAL or AniList for niche titles. Power features (advanced filters, custom lists, calendar export) need Trakt VIP.
Pricing: Free with limits. Trakt VIP is a monthly or annual subscription.
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web, integrations with Plex, Kodi, Infuse.
Download: Aptoide · Google Play
Bottom line: Best pick when you want one tracker for anime, TV, and movies. Add Plex or Jellyfin scrobbling and the log fills itself.
5. Kitsu — best friendly community
Kitsu is the third major anime database, designed around social interaction. Profiles show recent activity, custom lists, and reactions; the seasonal calendar is one of the cleanest.
Where it falls short: Smaller community than MAL or AniList. The official Android app development has been slower than the web. Some niche titles missing.
Pricing: Free.
Platforms: Web with Android app.
Download: Google Play
Bottom line: Pick Kitsu if the community matters to you and the third-party MAL or AniList clients feel cold.
6. Hobi — best polished tracker UI
Hobi is a Trakt-powered client with the most polished Android UI of any tracker on this list. Calendar, library, statistics, and discovery all feel native to the platform. It plugs into your existing Trakt account.
Where it falls short: Requires a Trakt account. The premium tier costs more than Trakt VIP alone, since you pay for both.
Pricing: Free with limits. Premium is a monthly or annual subscription.
Platforms: Android, iOS.
Download: Aptoide · Google Play
Bottom line: Use Hobi as the front-end if Trakt’s own app feels unloved. Free tier covers most personal use.
How to pick the right ones
The simplest workflow is one tracker plus one streaming app. Pick MyAnimeList or AniList as the canonical list. Use Crunchyroll for the bulk of your watching and let its queue auto-track those episodes.
If you watch anime alongside live-action TV and movies, Trakt (or Hobi as the front-end) consolidates everything. Anime metadata is slightly less rich than dedicated trackers, but the universal coverage saves more time than it costs.
If you want the friendliest community experience, Kitsu is the warmest of the three databases. List sync is supported in many third-party clients so you can keep a parallel list there without effort.
For just the calendar and “what aired this week,” any of MyAnimeList, AniList, or Kitsu give you a clean seasonal grid. AniList’s is the most readable on a phone.
You do not need every app at once. One tracker plus Crunchyroll covers most cases.
FAQ
What is the best free anime tracker for Android?
MyAnimeList for the database, AniList for the modern interface, Trakt for universal tracking. All three are free and cover the basics without a paid tier.
Can I sync my anime list between MyAnimeList and AniList?
Yes, with third-party tools. Several Android clients (Otaku, Yuki) and web services (mal-anilist-sync) handle bidirectional syncing. Useful if you want to try a second tracker without rebuilding your list.
Does Crunchyroll track my watch progress?
Yes. Crunchyroll’s queue logs progress for everything on its catalog. For shows you watch outside Crunchyroll, log them manually in a dedicated tracker.
Is Trakt good for anime?
Trakt handles anime as TV series and the metadata is generally accurate for popular titles. For obscure releases or fine-grained OVA tracking, a dedicated anime tracker still wins.
What anime app shows what’s airing this week?
MyAnimeList, AniList, Kitsu, and Hobi all show a seasonal calendar with weekly airing dates. AniList’s mobile calendar is the cleanest of the four.
Can I track anime I watched in the cinema?
Yes. All major trackers support marking films as watched with optional viewing dates. Trakt and Kitsu also let you log re-watches separately.
