Comparison

Sequel vs Topstermania

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

Topstermania

Easily create and share ranked lists and tier lists for anything from movies to sports teams. Customize your lists, search for items, and discover templates from a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Create ranked lists and tier lists
  • Rank films, music, sports, and more
  • Share lists as images or URLs
  • Customize list appearance
  • Search for items to add
  • Create and share templates
  • Discover and engage with community lists
Features
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Create topsters and rank anything with Topstermania. * Rank films, music albums, artists, sports teams, sports personalities, actors etc * Share lists and tier lists as images or URLs * Customize how your topster looks, with padding, titles on the side etc * Search for items in our collection to add to your list * Create templates and share them with your friends to use for their lists * Like and dislike lists from others * Make a list public or private to yourself * Edit tiers and give them custom colours Discover Topstermania, your ultimate companion for effortlessly organizing and sharing lists and templates. Seamlessly create, explore, and engage with thousands of curated lists and templates covering various categories. From managing your lists to discovering trending templates, Topstermania has got you covered. Elevate your organization game and join the Topstermania community today! Terms of Use: https://topstermania.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://topstermania.com/privacy.html Note: Media content in the screenshots is not owned by Topstermania or its developers but has been sourced, with proper authorization, from the following public and private APIs whose terms of service this app strictly adheres to.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Topstermania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sequel at 4.8 against Topstermania's 1.0. Sequel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). Topstermania's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Topstermania sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, Topstermania every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sequel versus Topstermania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelTopstermania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdFitzgerald Afful

Customer experience

Sequel

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

Topstermania

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Topstermania

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Topstermania

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$9.99

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Topstermania free?
Topstermania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or Topstermania?
Sequel is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Topstermania averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sequel or Topstermania have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Topstermania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Topstermania?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Topstermania every 4 months. Most recently, Sequel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Topstermania on November 4, 2026.

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