Comparison

Hobi 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

Hobi Time

This app helps TV show enthusiasts discover trending series, track episodes, and stay updated on premiere dates. It provides insights into viewing habits and offers customizable notifications to ensure no episode is missed. Full integration with Trakt.TV is supported.

Highlights
  • Discover trending TV shows
  • Episode countdowns
  • Premiere date notifications
  • Friendly episode tracker
  • TV viewing habit insights
  • Customizable episode notifications
  • Full Trakt.TV integration
Features
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Coming from TV Time? Bring your whole history with you — ratings included. Hobi imports your TV Time export and keeps what other apps drop. Hobi is a fast, uncluttered tracker for everything you watch: TV series and movies, in one app. • Import from TV Time — shows, episodes and your ratings • Track every episode and pick up exactly where you left off • A calendar of upcoming episodes and premieres, with reminders • Your diary — every show and film you watch, day by day • Two-way Trakt sync • Watchlist, stats, every show's network, and a clean dark design Please note: you cannot watch TV shows or movies with Hobi. It is a tracker. Terms of Use: https://hobiapp.com/terms-of-use

About

Sequel

Easily track your favorite TV shows, movies, books, and games. Get release reminders, monitor your progress, and discover new titles with this intuitive media wishlist.

Highlights
  • Media wishlist and tracking
  • Release reminders and countdown widgets
  • Progress tracking for episodes and books
  • Discovery of popular and upcoming titles
  • Sync with iCloud and Trakt
  • Where to watch and time to beat information
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

Hobi Time4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sequel at 93% against Hobi Time's 52%. Sequel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Hobi Time's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Hobi Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sequel sells 7 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Hobi Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hobi Time ships an update daily, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hobi Time versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHobi TimeSequel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews92.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better1.3K
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB252 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEran DEventide Studio Ltd

Customer experience

Hobi Time

All ratings1,999 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative36.2%

Sequel

All ratings1,323 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.8%

Bugs and requests

Hobi 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

Hobi Time

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Hobi Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
7 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-time2
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99

Questions

Is Hobi Time free?
Hobi Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hobi Time or Sequel?
Sequel is rated higher. Hobi Time averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Hobi Time or Sequel have ads?
Neither Hobi Time nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hobi Time or Sequel?
Hobi Time ships an update daily, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Hobi Time was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sequel on November 7, 2026.

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