Purplecast · Purple Hat Ventures
One library for all your media
Purplecast is a free, ad-free tracker that keeps shows, movies, games, podcasts, books, and manga in one library. Add what you watch, play, listen to, or read, then record progress in episodes, watched films, completed games, listened-to episodes, pages, or chapters so you can pick up where you left off.
By Brandon CrispHow do I keep track of where I left off?
Keep the next TV episode in UP NEXT, check off a movie, record a completed game, or mark a podcast episode as listened to. The useful detail depends on the kind of media: an episode number helps with a long-running show, while a movie usually needs a watched date or a place on your watchlist. A game can stay in your backlog until you are ready to play it. Keeping these records together means you can check your evening plans without reconstructing them from several apps. You still choose what counts as finished. Logging a completed game records your decision; it does not claim that every achievement or side quest is complete. Update progress after a session so the next visit starts with what you actually did, rather than what you intended to do.
How do I start a library without logging everything?
Start with a few titles you are watching, playing, reading, or listening to now. Search for each title in Discover, check that the result is the right show, movie, game, book, manga, or podcast, and add it to your library. Similar names, new adaptations, and remakes can make the first result the wrong one. For TV, record the episodes you have already watched so your next episode is useful from the start. Leave older history for later; you do not need a complete record of your past to make tonight's list useful. A small, accurate library is easier to maintain than a long list you have not checked. Once that routine works, add your backlog and import supported history if you have it.
What does one library look like during a normal week?
Imagine you are halfway through a TV season, have one film saved for the weekend, and are taking a break from a game. On Monday, watch an episode and mark it watched. On Tuesday, listen to a podcast episode and mark that one listened to; the TV show's progress stays separate. At the weekend, finish the film and record it as watched. The game can wait until you want to return to it. The point of one library is to keep those choices visible together, with the right progress for each title. It does not turn an hour of listening into an episode watched, or a book chapter into a game session. When your week changes, use the library as a record of what happened, without treating every saved title as a deadline.
Can I track book pages and manga chapters too?
Track books by page or percentage and manga by chapter or volume. Pick the unit that matches how you read: a printed book is often easiest by page, while an ebook may show a percentage. Check the edition when page counts differ, and use your own total when the listed total does not match your copy. If you switch units after making progress, check whether to keep or reset the position rather than treating page 120 as 120 percent. For an ongoing manga, an unknown final chapter count does not mean you have finished the series. Record where you are now and update it when you read more. Books and manga can sit alongside your shows and games without forcing every kind of progress into the same unit.
Can I bring my Trakt history with me?
Yes, Purplecast can import supported Trakt history, with a preview before you merge it into your existing library. Open Settings and the import tools, connect the supported source, and read the preview before confirming. Check the matched titles, the history ready to import, existing records, and anything unmatched. An unmatched title needs a closer look; it is not proof that you never watched it. If you already track in Purplecast, compare a few familiar shows and films before adding a large history. Keep your original source or export while you check the result. Import support has limits, so do not assume every list, comment, rating, or field from another service will transfer. The preview is where you check what this particular import can bring across.
Does Purplecast play media or guarantee release times?
Purplecast tracks your media; you watch, play, read, and listen through the services and copies you already use. Saving a title does not buy it, unlock a streaming subscription, or guarantee that it is available in your country. Film and TV details come from The Movie Database (TMDB); game details come from IGDB. These providers document the title information available to trackers. Release dates and title details can change. Use the title's official announcement or streaming app when you need an exact availability time. Notifications also depend on your device permissions and delivery, so your library remains the place to check your progress if an alert does not arrive. If a title or edition looks wrong, check the match before recording a lot of history. Keeping those limits in mind makes the tracker useful without asking it to replace the services that supply the media.
What is free, and when would I need Plus?
Everyday tracking is free and Purplecast does not display ads. A free account syncs your library across devices, so you can keep using the same records when you move between your phone and the web. Purplecast Plus is an optional one-time lifetime supporter purchase for early access and a Drama member badge. You do not need Plus just to keep track of what you watch, play, read, or listen to. Check the pricing page for the current purchase terms and the price shown in your store's currency before deciding. If your immediate goal is simply to remember your next episode or your current chapter, start with the free account and a few titles. The public roadmap shows shipped improvements and plans; a planned feature is not a promise that it is available today.