# Film Tracker vs Sequel

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Film Tracker | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/film-tracker/id1516524447/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Lawlor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516524446) | [Eventide Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Film Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/film-tracker/id1516524447)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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