# Storylines vs Sequel

The clearest difference is rating: Sequel at 4.8 against Storylines's 4.2. Sequel also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 52%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 94). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storylines sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Storylines's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

Storylines ships an update every 11 days, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storylines | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylines-reading-tracker/id1601966301/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Key LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136800739) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Storylines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylines-reading-tracker/id1601966301)

Organize your book and comic collection, track reading progress, and discover new titles. Set reading goals, view detailed statistics, and share your reading journey. Seamlessly syncs across all Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Build and organize personal library, Track reading progress, Discover new book and comic recommendations, Automatic tracking of new comic releases, Create shareable reading cards, Set reading goals and challenges, Detailed reading statistics

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicTrack+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ComicTrack+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| ComicTrack+ | $59.99 | 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 Storylines free?

Storylines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sequel free?

Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storylines or Sequel?

Sequel is rated higher. Storylines averages 4.2 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Storylines or Sequel have ads?

Neither Storylines nor Sequel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storylines or Sequel?

Storylines ships an update every 11 days, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Storylines was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sequel on October 16, 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.*