# Challenge Accepted App vs Sequel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Challenge Accepted App at none against Sequel's 8. Challenge Accepted App also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.4). Sequel's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Challenge Accepted App against 4.8 for Sequel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Challenge Accepted App's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

Challenge Accepted App ships an update every 2 weeks, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenge Accepted App | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-accepted-app/id1517580212/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Challenge Accepted Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517580211) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenge Accepted App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-accepted-app/id1517580212)

This app helps you discover, track, and complete personal challenges. It offers hundreds of pre-made challenges and allows you to create your own or join friends. Set reminders and track progress for health, fitness, reading, travel, and more.

**Highlights:** Discover pre-made challenges, Create custom challenges, Track progress for various goals, Set reminder notifications, Rate and comment on books/films, Social challenges with friends

**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 Challenge Accepted App free?

Challenge Accepted App 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, Challenge Accepted App or Sequel?

Sequel is rated higher. Challenge Accepted App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Challenge Accepted App or Sequel have ads?

Neither Challenge Accepted App nor Sequel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Challenge Accepted App or Sequel?

Challenge Accepted App ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Challenge Accepted App was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sequel on October 16, 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.*