# Hark Audio vs Sequel

The clearest difference is rating: Sequel at 4.8 against Hark Audio's 4.1. Sequel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 65%). Hark Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, monetization model 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. Hark Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Hark Audio's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

Hark Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hark Audio | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hark-audio/id1540109137/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hark Audio Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540044535) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Hark Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hark-audio/id1540109137)

Discover curated podcast moments and "mixtapes" from expert editors and podcast hosts. Enjoy personalized weekly playlists and a full-featured player for all your favorite shows. Create your own clips and share them.

**Highlights:** Curated podcast moments ('Harklists'), Personalized weekly playlists, Full-featured podcast player, Create custom clips and Harklists, Import subscriptions from other apps, Listen on mobile, car, and smart speakers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative podcast discovery
- ✨ Aesthetic and cute design
- 🎧 Great curated clips
- 🧠 Learns user preferences
- 🎵 Easy to discover new shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow and unusable
- 📱 Slows down phone
- 👎 Mediocre execution
- 🐢 Clunky and unenjoyable navigation
- 🗑️ Garbage app

**Reported bugs**

- Slow to update lists
- Slow to search
- App slows down phone
- App crashes when opening
- App freezes and crashes constantly

**Requested features**

- Add shorten silences playback option
- Make queuing, organizing, and playing easier
- Automatically move to the next episode
- Add more features for primary app use
- Improve navigation to desired curation


### 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 Hark Audio free?

Hark Audio 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, Hark Audio or Sequel?

Sequel is rated higher. Hark Audio averages 4.1 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Hark Audio or Sequel have ads?

Hark Audio shows ads; Sequel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hark Audio or Sequel?

Hark Audio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Hark Audio was updated on October 12, 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.*