Replace the missing function, not just the name
If your main need is choosing a film, start with the catalog's genres, collections and filters. If you already know the film, a country-specific viewing search is more direct. Those tasks do not require the same tool as playing a personal video file or managing a home media server.
Movies versus personal libraries
A streaming service supplies the titles offered in its catalog under its own terms. Personal-media software organizes or plays files you provide. A title database describes productions. Comparing them only by poster count hides those differences and makes an alternative look more complete than it is.
Keep what matters to you
Write down three practical requirements: the device you use, the subtitle language you need and whether offline viewing matters. Then compare the actual offer for a film you want. App appearance alone will not tell you whether the same edition is available in your country.
Popcorn Time's curated collections can help when you want another title rather than another app. For a specific film, open its details and continue with Watch now.