Comparison

Taskmaster The App vs Sequel

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

Head to head
About

Taskmaster The App

Engage with the official TV show companion app. Compete in fantasy leagues, play along with episodes, and enjoy group or solo tasks. Test your knowledge with quizzes and listen to show music.

Highlights
  • Fantasy Taskmaster leagues
  • Show Companion for live play
  • Group Game with friends
  • Solo Tasking challenges
  • Taskmaster Academy quizzes
  • Taskmaster Jukebox
Features
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The official app for the Channel 4 TV show Taskmaster. - Join Fantasy Taskmaster to compete against the Taskmaster community answering questions ahead of each week's show. Create and share private groups to compare scores with friends and family. - Play along with the TV show at home and vote for a People's champion using the Show Companion. - Enjoy tasking with your friends and family using the Group Game featuring brand new tasks by the Taskmaster's assistant Alex Horne. - Get Solo Tasking and have your attempts voted on by the rest of the Taskmaster community. - Take the Entrance exam and in the Taskmaster Academy and go onto test your knowledge with quiz modules for each series. - Kick back and listen to music from the show with the Taskmaster Jukebox. It's a jam packed Taskmaster extravaganza! So what are you waiting for? Get involved and make good choices.

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

Taskmaster The App4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sequel at Free against Taskmaster The App's $1.99. Sequel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (93% vs 53%). Taskmaster The App's advantage is chart position (#59 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Sequel is free to download; Taskmaster The App costs $1.99 up front. Taskmaster The App sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Taskmaster The App's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taskmaster The App ships an update every 6 weeks, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Taskmaster The App versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskmaster The AppSequel
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews92.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings141.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB250 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAvalon TelevisionRomain Lefebvre

Customer experience

Taskmaster The App

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative31.6%

Sequel

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews530 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.8%

Bugs and requests

Taskmaster The App

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

7 purchases

Taskmaster The App

One-time7
  • Academy Module (Series 4)$0.49
  • Academy Module (Series 3)$0.49
  • Academy Module (Series 2)$0.49
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  • Academy Module (Series 5)$0.49
  • Bonus Task Pack 1$1.99
  • Jukebox Full Access$1.99
  • Bonus Task Pack 2$1.99
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 Taskmaster The App free?
Taskmaster The App costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taskmaster The App or Sequel?
Sequel is rated higher. Taskmaster The App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Taskmaster The App or Sequel have ads?
Neither Taskmaster The App nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taskmaster The App or Sequel?
Taskmaster The App ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Taskmaster The App was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sequel on October 2, 2026.

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