# ReelMatch

> ReelMatch is a movie and TV matching app that helps couples, friends and families agree on what to watch. Everyone swipes through trailers on their own phone, and when two or more people say yes to the same title it becomes a match — a film or series everyone already wants to watch, so there is nothing left to negotiate.

ReelMatch is built and maintained by Digital Space Agency UG. It is free to download and use on iOS and Android, with an optional ReelMatch Pro subscription that unlocks streaming-provider filters, genre filters, and instant TV launch.

## How matching works

A match is an intersection, not a prediction. ReelMatch stores each user's yeses and compares them against the yeses of the friends and family they are connected to. A title that everyone has said yes to is reported as a match. Because every option on the match list has been explicitly approved by each person, no one has to reject anyone else's suggestion.

## Core features

- Swipe to watch: say yes to a trailer to add it to your watchlist, or skip it. Recommendations sharpen as you swipe.
- Sync with friends and family: connect with the people you actually watch with and see where your tastes overlap.
- Match for movie night: any title two or more connected people said yes to becomes a match.
- Group matching: works for three or more people, which is the case where choosing manually breaks down entirely.
- Cross-platform matching: iPhone and Android users can use it together with no extra setup.
- Instant TV launch (Pro): open a matched title on the TV without hunting through streaming apps.
- Provider and genre filters (Pro): restrict the deck to services you already pay for (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and others) and to genres you want.
- Release-year filtering: limit recommendations to the last 5, 10 or 15 years, or view everything.

## Who it is for

Couples with different taste in films, friend groups organizing a movie night, and families who spend longer choosing than watching. Useful to anyone subscribed to one or more streaming services who is tired of scrolling a catalog.

## What ReelMatch does not do

ReelMatch does not stream anything. It tells you what to watch and where it is available; playback happens in your own streaming apps. Everyone you want to watch with needs the app, because a match is the overlap between two people's swipes.

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://reelmatch.app/): what ReelMatch is and how it works
- [FAQ](https://reelmatch.app/faq): pricing, streaming coverage, privacy, group matching and Pro features
- [Guides](https://reelmatch.app/guides): how to decide what to watch with a partner or a group
- [How to decide what to watch with your partner](https://reelmatch.app/guides/how-to-decide-what-to-watch-with-your-partner): Seven practical ways to stop the nightly what-should-we-watch argument with your partner, from the two-list method to swipe-matching apps like ReelMatch.
- [How movie matching apps work](https://reelmatch.app/guides/how-movie-matching-apps-work): How movie matching apps work: the swipe mechanics, how matches are calculated, how accurate they are when tastes differ, and what to look for in one.
- [The best movie matching apps for couples, friends and families (2026)](https://reelmatch.app/guides/best-movie-matching-apps): Eight movie matching apps compared: which work on iPhone and Android, group size, trailers, streaming filters and what's free. From the makers of ReelMatch.
- [How to pick a movie for a group](https://reelmatch.app/guides/how-to-pick-a-movie-for-a-group): How to choose a movie for a group without endless scrolling: a 5-minute method, the veto and shortlist methods, and group matching apps.
- [Movies to watch with your boyfriend or girlfriend (and how to pick one you'll both enjoy)](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movies-to-watch-as-a-couple): 20 movies to watch with your boyfriend or girlfriend, grouped by the kind of night you want, plus a five-minute way for couples to pick one without arguing.
- [Family movies to watch: picks by age, and how to choose without a fight](https://reelmatch.app/guides/family-movies-to-watch): Family movies to watch, organized by age from little kids to teens, plus a simple way to choose one the whole family will enjoy without an argument.
- [Movies to watch with friends: movie night ideas by genre](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movies-to-watch-with-friends): How to pick movies to watch with friends without an endless debate, plus 15 movie night ideas by genre, from comedies and horror to mysteries.
- [Good movies to watch with your teen: picks they won't roll their eyes at](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movies-to-watch-with-teens): 20 good movies for teens that parents enjoy too, from 80s classics to modern favorites, with US ratings and tips for picking one together.
- [Scary movies to watch with friends this Halloween: from fun frights to real nightmares](https://reelmatch.app/guides/scary-movies-to-watch-with-friends): 24 of the best scary and horror movies to watch with friends this Halloween, from fun horror-comedy to truly terrifying, plus how to choose as a group.
- [Good movies to watch with your mom: cute, funny and feel-good picks](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movies-to-watch-with-your-mom): The 20 best movies to watch with your mom: feel-good comedies, mother-daughter favorites and moving dramas, plus picks for mom and dad together.
- [Feel-good movies: 25 happy, comfort movies to watch when you need a lift](https://reelmatch.app/guides/feel-good-movies): 25 feel-good movies to watch when you need a lift: happy comedies, comfort rewatches and uplifting stories, plus how to pick one together in minutes.
- [Family Christmas movies: 30 classic, funny and animated picks for every age](https://reelmatch.app/guides/family-christmas-movies): 30 family Christmas movies for every age: timeless classics, funny favorites, animated picks for kids and a few for the grown-ups, plus how to choose one.
- [Thanksgiving movies to watch with family (plus picks for the long weekend)](https://reelmatch.app/guides/thanksgiving-movies): 20 Thanksgiving movies to watch with family, from Planes, Trains and Automobiles to A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, plus picks for the long holiday weekend.
- [ReelMatch vs Matched: which movie matching app is better?](https://reelmatch.app/guides/reelmatch-vs-matched): ReelMatch and Matched compared honestly: group size, trailers, streaming filters, platforms and price. Which movie matching app fits couples, friends or families.
- [Matched app alternatives: 6 movie matching apps for couples and groups](https://reelmatch.app/guides/matched-app-alternatives): Looking for a Matched alternative? Six movie matching apps compared: ReelMatch, Filmatch, MatchWatch, Swyf, Match a Movie and Movie Matchup, with what each is best at.
- [ReelMatch vs Filmatch: movie matching apps compared](https://reelmatch.app/guides/reelmatch-vs-filmatch): ReelMatch vs Filmatch side by side: platforms, group mode, trailers, streaming filters and price, so you can pick the right movie matching app.
- [Tinder for movies: apps where you swipe to pick what to watch](https://reelmatch.app/guides/tinder-for-movies): What 'Tinder for movies' means, how swipe-to-match works, and the best apps for it on iPhone and Android, including ReelMatch, Matched, Filmatch and Taste.
- [A movie matcher for Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and every other streaming service](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movie-matcher-for-netflix-prime-video-disney-plus): How to pick a movie across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and every other streaming service in one app, with a shared swipe-to-match deck you filter by the services you have.
- [ReelMatch vs JustWatch and Reelgood: matcher or streaming guide?](https://reelmatch.app/guides/reelmatch-vs-justwatch): ReelMatch is a movie matcher; JustWatch and Reelgood are streaming guides. What each does, and how to use them together to decide what to watch and where.
- [The best movie matcher for couples with different tastes](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movie-matcher-for-couples-with-different-tastes): How couples with very different taste in movies can pick something both enjoy, and which movie matching apps do it best, from trailers to taste learning.
- [Best movie apps for long-distance couples to sync up what to watch](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movie-app-for-long-distance-couples): How long-distance couples can agree on what to watch: movie matching apps like ReelMatch for the choosing, and Teleparty-style tools for watching in sync.
- [A better alternative to a random movie generator: pick together](https://reelmatch.app/guides/alternative-to-random-movie-generator): Random movie generators ignore what each person wants. Better alternatives: swipe-and-match apps, taste-compatibility tools and simple voting that find a film everyone likes.
- [Movie matching apps that work on both iPhone and Android](https://reelmatch.app/guides/movie-picker-app-for-iphone-and-android): Which movie matching apps work when one of you has an iPhone and the other has Android: ReelMatch, Matched, Filmatch and MatchWatch compared.
- [A movie picker app for family movie night](https://reelmatch.app/guides/family-movie-night-picker-app): How families can pick a movie everyone agrees on: movie picker apps compared, including free options for groups, and a simple routine that ends the arguing.
- [For couples](https://reelmatch.app/for-couples): hub for choosing what to watch as a couple
- [For families](https://reelmatch.app/for-families): hub for family movie night
- [For friends and groups](https://reelmatch.app/for-friends): hub for choosing a movie as a group
- [Movie lists](https://reelmatch.app/movies): hand-picked lists by mood, audience and streaming service
- [Swipe movies](https://reelmatch.app/swipe-movies): how swiping trailers with friends works
- [Find a TV show together](https://reelmatch.app/find-a-tv-show-to-watch-together): choosing a series with a husband, wife, partner or family
- [Match a movie](https://reelmatch.app/match-a-movie): how a group agrees on a film in minutes
- [Download](https://reelmatch.app/download): links to the iOS and Android apps
- [Press kit](https://reelmatch.app/press): descriptions, fact sheet, logos and screenshots for journalists
- [ReelMatch en español](https://reelmatch.app/es): Spanish landing page (the app itself is in English for now)
- [Guías en español](https://reelmatch.app/es/guias): películas para ver en pareja, en familia y con amigos, y cómo elegir
- [App Store listing](https://apps.apple.com/app/reelmatch/id6457263386): iOS app, screenshots and reviews
- [Google Play listing](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=team.dsa.reelmatch): Android app, screenshots and reviews
- [Privacy Policy](https://reelmatch.app/privacy-policy): data collection and privacy practices
- [Terms of Use](https://reelmatch.app/terms): account rules, free and paid plans, subscription billing and cancellation
- [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@reelmatchapp): trailer breakdowns and app walkthroughs

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReelMatch free to use?

Yes. ReelMatch is free to download on iOS and Android. Swiping trailers, building a watchlist, adding friends and matching are all included, with 15 swipes a day on the free plan and bonus swipes when you invite friends. An optional ReelMatch Pro subscription removes the daily limit and adds streaming-provider filters, genre filters and instant TV launch.

### Does ReelMatch work across Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+?

Yes. ReelMatch covers titles across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV+ and Max in one deck, and shows where each title is streaming, so you're not choosing inside one service's catalog. You then play it on the service you already subscribe to. ReelMatch Pro can limit the deck to only the services you have.

### Can ReelMatch help couples with very different tastes?

Yes, that's what it's built for. You each swipe through trailers privately, and ReelMatch only shows the titles you both said yes to, so nobody has to argue for their pick or veto the other's. Trailers help with different tastes because they show the tone, which is usually what people disagree on.

### How does ReelMatch find matches between friends?

You and your friends each say yes to trailers you like. When two or more of you say yes to the same film or series, ReelMatch records it as a match and surfaces it to everyone involved. Instead of debating a shortlist, you open the app and pick from titles everyone has already said yes to.

### Is ReelMatch like Tinder for movies?

Yes, in the swiping sense. ReelMatch is a movie matching app: you each swipe right on trailers you want to watch and left on ones you don't, and when you both swipe right on the same title it's a match. Nothing is shared beyond your matches, and it works for couples, friends and families on iPhone and Android.

### Is my watch history private?

Yes. Your swipes, watchlist and viewing preferences are private by default. Nothing is shared until you connect with a specific friend, and even then only your matches and the lists you choose to share are visible. You can disconnect from a friend at any time.

### Is ReelMatch available on iOS and Android?

Yes. ReelMatch is available on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad, and on Google Play for Android phones and tablets. Matching works across platforms, so an iPhone user and an Android user can use it together without any extra setup.

### How is ReelMatch different from a streaming service's own recommendations?

A streaming service only recommends titles from its own catalog, and it only knows about one viewer at a time — usually whoever's profile is logged in. ReelMatch works across services and across people. It builds a shared picture of what a couple or a group will actually agree on, which is the part a single-service algorithm cannot see.

### How many people can match at once?

Matching is not limited to two people. You can connect with several friends or family members and see titles that everyone in the group has said yes to, which is the situation where choosing is normally hardest.

### How accurate are ReelMatch matches when tastes are very different?

A match only appears when everyone has said yes to the title, so it isn't a guess. Very different tastes mean fewer matches, not worse ones. Swiping a little more each, and keeping the deck broad at first, usually finds the overlap, often in thrillers, mysteries and comedies.

### Is ReelMatch free for families and groups?

Yes. Each person downloads ReelMatch for free on iPhone or Android, and groups of three or more can match together. The free plan includes 15 swipes a day per person. ReelMatch Pro is optional and removes the limit.

### Do my friends need ReelMatch for matching to work?

Yes. Matching compares your swipes with theirs, so each person needs the app and an account. Both apps are free, so there is no cost barrier to getting a partner or a friend group set up.

### Does ReelMatch cover TV series as well as films?

Yes. Trailers for both films and TV series appear in the swipe deck, and both can be matched on and added to a watchlist.

### Is there an app to find a TV show to watch with my husband, wife or partner?

Yes. ReelMatch is a free iPhone and Android app where you and your husband, wife or partner each swipe through TV show and movie trailers on your own phones, and it shows only the titles you both said yes to. See reelmatch.app/find-a-tv-show-to-watch-together.

### Can long-distance couples use ReelMatch to pick what to watch together?

Yes. Each person swipes through trailers on their own phone, so you don't need to be in the same room or even swipe at the same time. Connect with your partner in the app and ReelMatch shows the movies and shows you both said yes to, ready for whenever you each press play.

### Is there an app to filter movies by streaming service and open them on my TV?

Yes, in ReelMatch Pro. Pro filters the deck to the streaming services you already pay for, such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+, adds genre filters, and has instant TV launch, which opens a matched title on your smart TV without hunting through apps.

### What does ReelMatch Pro add?

ReelMatch Pro unlocks filtering by streaming provider, so you only see titles on services you already pay for, filtering by genre, and instant TV launch, which opens a matched title on your TV without hunting through apps.

### What is a movie matcher app?

A movie matcher app helps two or more people agree on something to watch. Each person says yes or no to movies and shows on their own phone, and the app shows only the titles everyone said yes to. Nothing is predicted: every match is a title each person has already approved. ReelMatch is a free movie matcher for iPhone and Android that uses trailers instead of posters.

### Can I use ReelMatch on my own?

Yes. You can swipe through trailers on your own to discover movies and shows and build a watchlist. Matching starts once you connect with a partner, friends or family, because a match is a title two or more of you said yes to.

### Is the ReelMatch app available in Spanish?

The app itself is in English for now, but it's very visual: you watch trailers and swipe. The ReelMatch website and guides are available in Spanish at reelmatch.app/es.

### How do I pick a movie with my partner?

Each of you writes down three movies you'd actually watch tonight without showing the other, then choose only from what overlaps. If nothing overlaps, each person crosses off one of the other's picks and you decide by mood rather than genre. ReelMatch does this automatically: you both swipe through trailers and it shows the titles you both said yes to.

### Where does ReelMatch get its film and trailer data?

Film and series metadata comes from The Movie Database (TMDB), and trailers are played from YouTube. ReelMatch uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

## Optional

- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Price: free, with an optional ReelMatch Pro subscription
- Category: movie and TV discovery / recommendation app
- Data sources: film and series metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB); trailers from YouTube
- Contact: hey@reelmatch.app