Comparison

Sequel vs Watch and Chill

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

Watch and Chill

Easily create and share movie and TV show lists with friends. Discover new content, collaborate on recommendations, and organize movie nights or binge-watching sessions together.

Highlights
  • Create shared movie and TV show lists
  • Discover new content
  • Collaborate on recommendations
  • Organize movie nights
  • Track favorite films and series
  • Explore trending collections
Features
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Create shared watchlists for movies and TV shows with friends and family. Watch & Chill makes it easy to collect recommendations, build private or shared lists, and decide what to watch together. Whether you're planning a movie night, starting a new series, or just keeping track of titles you do not want to forget, your next watch is easier to find. - Create private lists for your own movie and TV show watchlist. - Build shared lists with friends and family. - Add movies and series from a large entertainment catalog. - Share recommendations and collect everyone’s picks in one place. - Discover trending movies and shows. - Keep track of favorites, ideas, and future watch plans. Perfect for movie nights, binge-watching sessions, group recommendations, or simply organizing everything you want to watch next. Start building your shared watchlists today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Watch and Chill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sequel at 93% against Watch and Chill's 50%. Sequel also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 19). Watch and Chill's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Watch and Chill sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Sequel's written reviews are positive against 50% of Watch and Chill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, Watch and Chill every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sequel versus Watch and Chill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelWatch and Chill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.1 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better19
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB54 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdFurkan Demir

Customer experience

Sequel

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

Watch and Chill

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Watch and Chill

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
2 purchases

Watch and Chill

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$5.991 Month
  • Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch and Chill free?
Watch and Chill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or Watch and Chill?
Sequel is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Watch and Chill averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.
Do Sequel or Watch and Chill have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Watch and Chill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Watch and Chill?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Watch and Chill every 5 days. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 30, 2026 and Watch and Chill on October 6, 2026.

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