Comparison

Comics Week vs Sequel

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

Head to head
About

Comics Week

Easily manage your comic book subscriptions and track your favorite series. Get timely notifications for new releases every Wednesday, ensuring you never miss an issue from the store.

Highlights
  • Manage comic subscriptions
  • Track favorite series
  • Get new release notifications
  • Add comics to pull list
  • Weekly release reminders
Features
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If you’re looking for a straightforward way to stay on top of your comic book subscriptions, Comics Week has you covered. Manage your comic subscriptions, track your favorite series, and get notified about new releases! Features: - No More Missed Issues: Add your favorite comics and series to your pull list, and see what’s coming out each week. Ensure you know exactly what to pick up at the store! - Simple and Convenient: Manage your comic collection without the hassle, get a reminder every Wednesday when new comics hit the shelves!

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

Comics Week4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sequel at 93% against Comics Week's 0%. Sequel also leads on price (Free vs $0.49) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). Comics Week's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads and iOS requirement 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; Comics Week costs $0.49 up front. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Comics Week asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Comics Week's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comics Week ships an update every 35 months, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Comics Week versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComics WeekSequel
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB250 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArdalan SamimiRomain Lefebvre

Customer experience

Comics Week

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sequel

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.5%

Bugs and requests

Comics Week

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

None

Comics Week

No in-app purchases

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 Comics Week free?
Comics Week costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Comics Week or Sequel?
Sequel is rated higher. Comics Week averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Comics Week or Sequel have ads?
Neither Comics Week nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Comics Week or Sequel?
Comics Week ships an update every 35 months, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Comics Week was updated on September 10, 2026 and Sequel on September 28, 2026.

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