# Particle vs Sequel

The clearest difference is rating: Sequel at 4.8 against Particle's 3.0. Sequel also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Particle sells 3 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Particle ships an update every 3 weeks, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Particle | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle/id1626465585/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 914 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Particle Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626465587) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Particle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particle/id1626465585)

Explore art, heritage, and culture through curated stories and interactive digital and phygital exhibitions. Discover new artists and galleries, and engage with artworks in a unique way.

**Highlights:** Curated art stories, Explore events and exhibitions, Phygital and digital exhibition experiences, Interact with artworks, Discover niche galleries and artists, Support art institutions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Off-site Route | $0.99 | one-time |
| Experience Page | $0.99 | one-time |
| Route | $0.99 | 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 Particle free?

Particle 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, Particle or Sequel?

Sequel is rated higher. Particle averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Particle or Sequel have ads?

Neither Particle nor Sequel shows ads.

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

Particle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Particle was updated on September 18, 2026 and Sequel on September 23, 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.*