In short: Key takeaways
- Co-curate a Shared Watchlist on moviemates.social where either partner can add films the moment they see a good trailer.
- Open each other’s profile to see "What You’d Both Love", which analyses both rating histories across all 10 crafts to recommend unseen films you will both rate highly.
- Use Moviematches to swipe through unseen contenders filtered by the Australian streaming services you share at home.
- Compare side-by-side Aurora score pills ("them" vs "you") on every movie you have both rated.
| Feature | moviemates.social Shared Lists | Phone Notes App | Solo Streaming Watchlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poster art, runtime & genre filters | Automatic for every film added | Plain text titles only | Locked to one single streaming service |
| Australian streaming YOURS badges | Shows which service has it across Netflix, Stan, Binge, Disney+, SBS | Requires Googling each title one by one | Only shows that single app’s library |
| Hides movies one person already saw | Automatic in What You’d Both Love & What Should I Watch? | Manual cross-checking | No awareness of the other person |
| Side-by-side score comparison after watching | Aurora score pills out of 100 + craft breakdown | None | Thumbs up/down only |
How "What You’d Both Love" bridges different tastes
Even when one partner loves gritty thrillers and the other loves character comedies, there is always an overlap in specific crafts: great dialogue, strong lead performances, or a killer soundtrack. Because Movie Mates tracks 10 crafts rather than a blunt star score, the shared taste engine finds films that satisfy both of you without anyone compromising.
Swiping to a match in 90 seconds
When you want something fresh tonight, open What Should I Watch?, select your partner, pick a mood chip, and launch Moviematches. You both swipe through unseen films available on your Australian subscriptions until you lock in a match.
Frequently asked questions
Can both people add and remove movies in a Shared List?
Yes. Shared Lists on moviemates.social are collaborative, so you and your partner or squad mates can add films, reorder marathons, and track what you have watched together.
Does "What You’d Both Love" ever suggest movies one of us has already watched?
No. It automatically excludes any film that either of you has already logged or rated on moviemates.social.
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