# Comics Week vs Sequel

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Comics Week | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-week/id1576915021/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 3 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ardalan Samimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114196459) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Comics Week

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-week/id1576915021)

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:** Vision Pro support

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