Comparison

Cinema Time vs Sequel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cinema Time

Easily track your favorite films and discover new ones with this movie tracker app. It offers a beautiful interface to view movie details, sync with external services, and organize your collection. Receive release notifications and analyze your viewing habits.

Highlights
  • Track favorite movies
  • Discover new movies
  • Trakt.tv sync
  • Organize library with lists
  • Release notifications
  • View movie stats
  • Import from iTunes, IMDB, TodoMovies
Features
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Cinema Time is the best movie tracker for iPhone and iPad. Easily and effortlessly you can track your favorite movies and discover new ones. Features • Beautiful design, easily view all of the information you need about your favorite movies • Trakt.tv sync • View cast and crew information • Organize your library with lists • Notifications to remind you when movies release with options to customize • View stats about your movie watching habits • Import movies from iTunes, IMDB, TodoMovies, and Trakt • Backup and export movie information • Sync movies releases with your calendar • iMessage app • Search for movie information via Spotlight Today Widgets • View upcoming movies Get the latest news by following Cinema Time on these social media networks. • Twitter - @Movie_App To report a bug, ask a question or make a suggestion, please contact me within the app or via one of the above social media networks.

About

Sequel

This app helps you manage and track all your media, from TV shows and games to books. It reminds you of new releases, keeps track of your progress, and offers details like synopses and trailers to help you pick your next watch or read. Organize your entertainment with a sleek, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Track TV shows, games, and books
  • Reminders for new releases
  • Progress tracking
  • Wishlist management
  • Release countdown widgets
  • Discovery features
Features
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Whether it’s the TV show your friend raved about, a new book from your favorite author, or an upcoming video game, Sequel is your go-to media wishlist. “Sequel. It’s pretty cool.” – Quinn Nelson, Snazzy Labs “The app […] is one of the very best media trackers in a very crowded field.” – MacStories “Sequel is great for managing media you want to interact with.” – Christopher Lawley It reminds you of new releases, keeps track of your progress, and more. Say goodbye to messy notes and hello to a sleek, intuitive app that puts all your media in one place. ▶ EASY TRACKING Sequel does the heavy-lifting so you can enjoy your media instead of managing it. - Share to Sequel via Magic Lookup and AI to instantly save media from the web - Easily view your wishlist and track what you complete - Mark items as Playing or Reading for quick access - Mark off episodes as you watch them - Sync with iCloud and Trakt ▶ DON’T MISS A THING Sequel is designed to help you keep track of those titles you’re eagerly waiting for. - Countdown widgets let you keep items on your Home Screen or Lock Screen - Get release reminder notifications - See your latest releases and upcoming titles - Stay on top of your series with the Watch Next queue ▶ PICK WHAT TO ENJOY NEXT If you’re not sure what to pick from your wishlist, Sequel gives you the right details to help you choose. - Synopsis and trailers - Ratings count and average - Where to watch (Movies/Series) – Access streaming apps with just a tap - Time to beat (Games) – Know what you’re getting yourself into ▶ DISCOVER YOUR NEXT OBSESSION Find new favorites to add to your list with Sequel’s discovery features. - Browse popular and upcoming titles - Explore cast and crew members’ filmographies - See other books by an author you like ▶ WHAT’S FREE - Save and track unlimited items - Smart search across all media types - Basic details including synopsis, ratings, and trailers - Filmographies - Quick access widget - Create up to 5 collections - Rate items you complete - Discover upcoming and popular items - iCloud sync ▶ WHAT’S PLUS Sequel+ is an optional subscription that unlocks the app’s more advanced features. - Sync your movies and series with your Trakt account - See where to watch movies and series - Get release reminders for items on your wishlist - Use Magic Lookup and AI to instantly save media from the web into Sequel - Create unlimited collections to organize your media - Open media in your favorite sources like IMDb, Audible, and more - Capture thoughts, quotes, and more with Markdown formatting - See how long video games take to finish - Advanced widgets including countdown and Watch Next - Alternative app icons Sequel is lovingly crafted by Romain Lefebvre in London, UK. Terms of Use: https://getsequel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getsequel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Cinema Time4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sequel at Free against Cinema Time's $2.99. Sequel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (93% vs 64%). Cinema Time's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sequel is free to download; Cinema Time costs $2.99 up front. Cinema Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Cinema Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinema Time ships an update fortnightly, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cinema Time versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinema TimeSequel
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (103 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews92.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1031.3K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB250 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaximilian LitteralRomain Lefebvre

Customer experience

Cinema Time

All ratings103 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative26.2%

Sequel

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.8%

Bugs and requests

Cinema Time

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sequel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain shows/movies not appearing in search
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior when marking items as watched

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add notes/comments for individual media items
  • Implement chapter/episode tracking for books
  • Introduce a habit tracker or progress visualization
  • Integrate with more media services like Apple Podcasts
  • Allow sorting/filtering of watch lists by various criteria
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  • Add the ability to share media lists with others

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cinema Time

One-time3
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Large Tip$11.99
8 purchases

Sequel

Subscriptions5
  • Sequel+$2.991 Month
  • Sequel+ (Family Plan)$4.991 Month
  • Sequel+7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Sequel+1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • Sequel+ (Family Plan)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Add Family Plan to Lifetime$74.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99

Questions

Is Cinema Time free?
Cinema Time costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cinema Time or Sequel?
Sequel is rated higher. Cinema Time averages 4.3 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Cinema Time or Sequel have ads?
Neither Cinema Time nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cinema Time or Sequel?
Cinema Time ships an update fortnightly, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Cinema Time was updated on October 4, 2026 and Sequel on October 13, 2026.

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