Comparison

Film Tracker vs Sequel

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

Head to head
About

Film Tracker

Easily manage your movie and TV show watchlist. Browse, search, and add titles to track what you've seen and find new favorites. Get instant suggestions and share your thoughts with friends.

Highlights
  • Manage watchlist and archive favorites
  • Browse and search for films and shows
  • Add new entries easily
  • Rate and share thoughts on titles
  • Receive instant suggestions via push notifications
  • Home Screen widget for popular titles
Features
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Movie night, anyone? Introducing Film Tracker, your go-to companion for all things cinema! Tired of forgetting which films and shows you've seen or struggling to find a new favourite to binge-watch? We've got you covered! With Film Tracker, you can keep track of your watchlist and archive your faves with ease. Browse or search for films and shows within the app, and create a new entry in just a few taps! When movie night or TV show marathon rolls around, simply scroll through your list and pick a winner. Don't forget to rate it with some buttery popcorn flair and share your thoughts with friends! Say goodbye to endless scrolling through social media for recommendations and hello to instant suggestions via push notifications. Plus, add our widget to your Home Screen for a quick peek at the most popular films and shows right now. Film Tracker is the ultimate companion for any fan of film and TV – and it's all in your pocket! COMING SOON Get ready for an enhanced Film Tracker experience!  We're working on: - More accessible features to make it easier for everyone to enjoy the app - More in-depth film information, including related movies, crew credits, and additional imagery - Detailed TV show info, including episode lists for entire seasons - Clearer "Where to Watch" indicators to help you find your next favourite film or show - Additional usability tweaks to make your experience smoother and more enjoyable CREDIT The Movie Database: This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. One Signal: The service used to provide the push notification experience for this product.

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

Film Tracker4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sequel at 4.8 against Film Tracker's 4.2. Sequel also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Film Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Film Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Film Tracker's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Film Tracker ships an update monthly, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Film Tracker versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilm TrackerSequel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.8% of reviews
Number of ratings61.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB252 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNathan LawlorEventide Studio Ltd

Customer experience

Film Tracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sequel

All ratings1,317 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%

Bugs and requests

Film Tracker

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

None

Film Tracker

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 Film Tracker free?
Film Tracker 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, Film Tracker or Sequel?
Sequel is rated higher. Film Tracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Film Tracker or Sequel have ads?
Neither Film Tracker nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Film Tracker or Sequel?
Film Tracker ships an update monthly, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Film Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sequel on October 27, 2026.

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