Comparison

Ombi vs Sequel

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

Head to head
About

Ombi

This self-hosted web application allows users of Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin to request content automatically. It integrates with DVR tools for a complete user experience, simplifying content management for media server administrators.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted web application
  • Content request system
  • Plex integration
  • Emby integration
  • Jellyfin integration
  • DVR tool linking
Features
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Ombi is a self-hosted web application that automatically gives your shared Plex, Emby or Jellyfin users the ability to request content by themselves! Ombi can be linked to multiple TV Show and Movie DVR tools to create a seamless end-to-end experience for your users. Please note: Ombi requires you to already have an Ombi account on a Ombi server running version v4.0.13XX or later!

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

Ombi4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sequel at Free against Ombi's $2.99. Sequel also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 48%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Ombi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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; Ombi costs $2.99 up front. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ombi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ombi against 4.8 for Sequel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Ombi's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ombi ships an update every 2 months, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ombi versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOmbiSequel
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better4.8 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews92.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB250 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJamie ReesRomain Lefebvre

Customer experience

Ombi

All ratings1,403 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral16.8%
Negative35.3%

Sequel

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

User reviews

Ombi

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic app
  • 👍 Great companion to Ombi web app
  • 💡 Allows remote access to entertainment server
  • 👍 Simplifies media requests for non-tech users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Login issues, especially with Plex OAuth
  • 👎 Poor UI design and navigation
  • 💰 Paid app with additional in-app purchases

Sequel

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Pleasant user experience
  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive media tracking across movies, TV, books, and games
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription pricing may be too high for some users
  • 🔍 Limited book database compared to other services
  • 💡 Lack of ability to add custom media items

Bugs and requests

Ombi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login not working
  • Requests not processing
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone X
  • Frequent crashes and loading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow music requests
  • Add more admin features
  • Integrate with more rating sites
  • Improve episode/season selection workflow

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

None

Ombi

No in-app purchases

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 Ombi free?
Ombi costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ombi or Sequel?
Ombi is rated higher. Ombi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Ombi or Sequel have ads?
Neither Ombi nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ombi or Sequel?
Ombi ships an update every 2 months, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Ombi was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sequel on October 13, 2026.

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