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CineTrack vs Halopen

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CineTrack compared with Halopen
DetailCineTrack logo CineTrackHalopen logo Halopen
What it doesTrack movies and TV shows by describing them, build watchlists, and share lists Mac dictation that types exactly what you said
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inVN US
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree plan with 5 AI searches per day. PRO plan $2.99 per month (locked for early subscribers; later subscribers pay $4.99 per month), billed in USD. Free trial for 14 days, no card required. Then Pro Monthly at $19/month, Pro Annual at $179/year (saving $49 vs monthly), or Pro Lifetime at $499 one-time. Educational discount: 50% off Monthly or Annual with a .edu email address. Cancel anytime.
Key features
  • AI search - describe a scene, character, plot, or mood to find films
  • Semantic search ranks results by meaning rather than keywords
  • Track watched movies and TV shows with episode progress
  • Create and share public watchlists with friends
  • Episode notifications via Telegram and web push
  • Import viewing history from Letterboxd, IMDb, Trakt, TV Time
  • Taste analytics showing viewing habits
  • Custom color themes (PRO)
  • Progressive web app - no app store download needed
  • Calendar export (PRO)
  • Hold-to-talk hotkey dictation in Mail, Slack, editors, terminal and browser
  • Verbatim transcription by default with optional cleanup settings per app
  • Live partial transcript caption visible while speaking
  • On-device speech processing on Apple Silicon after model download
  • Personal dictionary to bias transcription toward names and technical terms
  • Voice snippets—short trigger words that expand to full text before insertion
  • Lost-dictation recovery—transcripts and audio preserved if delivery fails
  • Long-form dictation up to 10 minutes per hold without word limits
  • Menu-bar native Swift app with no Dock icon or notification popups
  • Choice of cloud or local transcription with audit log of network activity
What makes it different
  • Find films by describing what you remember, not the title
  • No app download required - runs entirely in your browser
  • Semantic AI search that understands meaning, not just keywords
  • No ads and no behavioral tracking
  • Builds from single independent developer with no outside investors
  • Verbatim by default—leaves grammar and slang alone, unlike most AI dictation that automatically tidies speech
  • On-device recognition option on Apple Silicon keeps your speech processing entirely on your Mac
  • Transparent claims you can verify—signed, notarized, listed frameworks, and audit log visible in the app
  • Built by one maker as a native Swift app designed to feel natural with the keyboard
  • Works system-wide in your text fields without floating windows or interruptions
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)16
Citation Flow (Majestic)421
Referring domains (Majestic)78

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