# Bomb Cyclone vs Sequel

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bomb Cyclone | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomb-cyclone/id1465180193/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 92.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Conor Mulligan](https://appshunter.io/developer/347188860) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Bomb Cyclone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomb-cyclone/id1465180193)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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