Comparison

Sequel vs Unwatched for YouTube

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

Head to head
About

Sequel

Easily track your favorite TV shows, movies, books, and games. Get release reminders, monitor your progress, and discover new titles with this intuitive media wishlist.

Highlights
  • Media wishlist and tracking
  • Release reminders and countdown widgets
  • Progress tracking for episodes and books
  • Discovery of popular and upcoming titles
  • Sync with iCloud and Trakt
  • Where to watch and time to beat information
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

About

Unwatched for YouTube

Manage your video consumption with a customizable queue and channel following. Avoid algorithmic feeds and enjoy features like custom playback speeds, chapter support, and picture-in-picture.

Highlights
  • Customizable video queue
  • Follow channels and playlists
  • Triage new videos
  • Hide Shorts
  • Custom playback speed per channel
  • Chapter support
  • Picture-in-Picture and background audio
Features
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Follow YouTube channels or add Videos to watch them later KEY FEATURES • The Queue No autoplay, no algorithmic bottomless feed. Just the Videos queued up in the order you want to. • Follow Channels or Playlist Automatically add new videos • Triage Choose where new videos of each channel should end up. Directly on top of the queue, or in your inbox to sort through them. Pick the best, leave the rest. • Sick of #shorts? Hide them all if you want. • Custom Playback Speed Per Channel Set custom speeds for any channel. Want to watch trailers in 1x and podcasts in 2x? You can. • Chapter Support Jump to any chapter or pick and choose a few to watch while skipping the rest. MORE • Picture-in-Picture (+ Background Audio) • Drag and drop videos & channel urls • Shortcut support • Continuous play • Notifications • Sleep Timer • Custom Themes • Directly Import YouTube Subscriptions • iCloud Sync

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Unwatched for YouTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unwatched for YouTube at none against Sequel's 7. Unwatched for YouTube also leads on device support (6 vs 3). Sequel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 440). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Unwatched for YouTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 440 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Sequel's written reviews are positive against 88% of Unwatched for YouTube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, Unwatched for YouTube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sequel versus Unwatched for YouTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelUnwatched for YouTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.6 (440 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better88.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better440
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB130 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdPentland Firth Software GmbH

Customer experience

Sequel

All ratings1,323 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.8%

Unwatched for YouTube

All ratings440 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews266 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.6%

User reviews

Sequel

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Pleasant user experience
  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive media tracking across movies, TV, books, and games
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Unwatched for YouTube

From 440 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great functionality
  • 🚀 Perfect for YouTube picture-in-picture and background audio
  • 👍 Wonderful YouTube replacement
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Brilliant app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 PiP is broken on iPhone
  • 🐛 Buggy and often freezes iPad
  • 🐛 Crashes when marking too many videos as watched
  • 🐛 Experimental iCloud sync issues

Bugs and 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

Unwatched for YouTube

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Another video opens when screen is flipped
  • Queue not loading on Apple TV
  • App crashes on iOS 18.1 beta

Requested features

8 requests
  • Download videos within the app
  • Organize videos in dedicated playlists
  • Add player to Apple TV app
  • Option to not remove videos from inbox until fully watched
  • Remember right-most tab state through app restarts
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  • Support for webview YouTube sign-in with passkeys
  • Add light mode option
  • Provide tutorial for first-time users

In-app purchases

7 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-time2
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99
None

Unwatched for YouTube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unwatched for YouTube free?
Unwatched for YouTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or Unwatched for YouTube?
Sequel is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Unwatched for YouTube averages 4.6 from 440 ratings.
Do Sequel or Unwatched for YouTube have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Unwatched for YouTube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Unwatched for YouTube?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Unwatched for YouTube every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sequel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Unwatched for YouTube on November 4, 2026.

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