Comparison

Speaking Vessel vs Sequel

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

Head to head
About

Speaking Vessel

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Speaking Vessel is an Augmented Reality exhibition by artists and technologist Tin&Ed, with spatial soundscape by sound researcher Oğuz Öner. Each AR vessel in the exhibition celebrates a different artists from Istanbul. See if you can find a drawing by the artists and the profile of their face in the form of each vessel. To experience this exhibition, follow the instructions below: 1. Download this app. 2. Visit the new Apple store on Bagdat Avenue in Istanbul. 3. Find the low stools in front of the video wall. 4. Start this app and follow the instructions. This artwork requires a device with a LiDAR sensor. - iPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro Max & above - iPad Pro 2020 and 2021 & above

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

Speaking Vessel3 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speaking Vessel at none against Sequel's 8. Speaking Vessel also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). Sequel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Speaking Vessel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speaking Vessel ships an update every 17 months, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speaking Vessel versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeaking VesselSequel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size513 MB251 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTIN&EDRomain Lefebvre

Bugs and requests

Speaking Vessel

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

Speaking Vessel

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 Speaking Vessel free?
Speaking Vessel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speaking Vessel or Sequel have ads?
Neither Speaking Vessel nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speaking Vessel or Sequel?
Speaking Vessel ships an update every 17 months, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Speaking Vessel was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sequel on October 21, 2026.

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