# Taskmaster The App vs Sequel

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taskmaster The App | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-the-app/id1553774029/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Avalon Television](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553774031) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Taskmaster The App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-the-app/id1553774029)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Academy Module (Series 4) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Academy Module (Series 3) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Academy Module (Series 2) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Academy Module (Series 5) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Bonus Task Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jukebox Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Task Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |


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