# Ombi vs Sequel

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 (#154 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Ombi ships an update every 2 months, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ombi | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombi/id1335260043/reviews) | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Rees](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335260042) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Ombi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ombi/id1335260043)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sequel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sequel+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Sequel+ (Family Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Sequel+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Sequel+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Sequel+ (Family Plan) | $34.99 | per year |
| Add Family Plan to Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |
| Sequel+ (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Sequel+ (Lifetime Family) | $174.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 and Sequel are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 1.3K ratings respectively.

### 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 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*