Comparison

Bomb Cyclone vs Sequel

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

Head to head
About

Bomb Cyclone

Stream Giant Bomb's extensive video library and live content on your mobile device. Receive notifications for new episodes and broadcasts, and enjoy features like offline viewing and seamless TV casting.

Highlights
  • Browse entire video catalogue
  • Watch livestreams and archives
  • Push notifications for new content
  • Airplay and Chromecast support
  • Save videos offline
  • Personal watchlist
  • Continue Watching widget
Features
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Bomb Cyclone is an app for a website about video games. Watch Giant Bomb on the go. Get notifications for new episodes and livestreams. Watch on your TV using Airplay or Google Cast. Pick up where you left off with the Continue Watching widget, and stay up to date with the Live & Upcoming widget. FEATURES: - Browse Giant Bomb's entire video catalogue. - Access to premium videos and site archives for subscribers. - Get push notifications for new videos, livestreams, and show episodes. - Watch on your TV using Airplay or Google Cast. - Save videos offline to watch later. - Add videos to your personal watchlist. - Search for videos by name, show, date range, and more. - Use the Continue Watching widget to quickly resume a video. - Stay up to date with the Live & Upcoming widget.

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

Bomb Cyclone4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bomb Cyclone at none against Sequel's 8. Sequel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 121). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bomb Cyclone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bomb Cyclone against 4.8 for Sequel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Bomb Cyclone's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bomb Cyclone ships an update every 5 weeks, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bomb Cyclone versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBomb CycloneSequel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (121 ratings) — better4.8 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better92.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1211.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB251 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperConor MulliganRomain Lefebvre

Customer experience

Bomb Cyclone

All ratings119 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.0%

Sequel

All ratings1,307 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews536 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

Bomb Cyclone

From 121 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent user interface
  • 🚀 Seamless video playback
  • ❤️ Essential for premium users
  • 👍 Great for Giant Bomb content
  • ✨ Works perfectly for needs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Older videos inaccessible
  • 🐛 Newer videos freeze
  • 🐛 Broken links for videos
  • 🐛 Crashes when casting to TV
  • 🐛 Videos cut out after 8-9 mins

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

Bomb Cyclone

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Older videos inaccessible
  • Newer videos freeze
  • Broken links for videos
  • Crashes when casting to TV
  • Videos cut out after 8-9 mins
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  • Newer episodes of Albummer not loading
  • Stuttering or timing out
  • Refuses to download
  • Old UPF videos won't play
  • Stuttery on 6th gen iPad
  • Airplay and downloads don't work on XR
  • Live streams stuttery
  • Doesn't resume progress
  • Starts video from the start
  • App crashes after update (fixed)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Native Apple TV app
  • Download sizes in downloaded shows list
  • Share prompt for direct video file link (for Roku)
  • Add comments
  • Quality selection for live streams
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  • Tip jar/donation feature

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

Bomb Cyclone

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 Bomb Cyclone free?
Bomb Cyclone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bomb Cyclone or Sequel?
Bomb Cyclone is rated higher. Bomb Cyclone averages 4.9 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Bomb Cyclone or Sequel have ads?
Neither Bomb Cyclone nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bomb Cyclone or Sequel?
Bomb Cyclone ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Bomb Cyclone was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sequel on October 19, 2026.

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