BUCK THE CRITICS
The Buck Blog
News, guides and hot takes on tracking movies, TV, games and books — and bucking the critics while you do it.
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Apps to See What Your Friends Are Watching: 6 Compared
Six apps that show what your friends are watching, and the split that decides which one suits you: public feeds anyone can read, or a closed circle of mates.
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Backloggd Alternative? 4 Trackers Compared
Looking for a Backloggd alternative? We compared Stash, Backloggr, GG| and Buck The Critics (our own app) — the one that also covers your movies, TV and books.
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Goodreads Alternative? StoryGraph vs Buck
Done with Goodreads? An honest look at StoryGraph, Hardcover and Likewise — plus Buck, the one that also tracks your movies, TV and games.
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Letterboxd Alternative in 2026: 4 Apps Compared
Comparing Letterboxd alternatives? An honest look at Trakt, TV Time, Serializd and Buck — built for private, friend-powered recs, not a public feed.
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TV Time & Serializd Alternative That Tracks All Media
TV Time shuts down July 15, 2026. An honest comparison of alternatives that track TV plus movies, games and books - and where to move your watchlist.
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Best Letterboxd Alternative: Track Movies With Friends
Looking for a Letterboxd alternative? An honest comparison of the best options for private, friend-powered tracking - including apps that go beyond movies.
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Welcome to the Buck Blog
A quick hello, and what to expect from the Buck The Critics blog - guides, hot takes, and the occasional fight about a 2-star rating.