Comparison

Sequel vs MerchVault

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

Head to head
About

Sequel

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
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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

MerchVault

This app provides real-time alerts for product drops and restocks from over 500 global retailers, covering music, collectibles, and more. It features smart filtering to customize notifications and a live feed of sales and new releases.

Highlights
  • Real-time restock and new product alerts
  • Tracks 500+ stores worldwide
  • Supports collectibles, vinyl, merch, and trading cards
  • Customizable keyword filtering
  • Direct add-to-cart links
  • Live feed of sales and new releases
Features
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Never miss another drop from your favourite brands, artists, and collectable retailers with MerchVault - the ultimate real-time product and restock tracking app. MerchVault now goes beyond music, expanding into collectables including Pokémon, Disney, One Piece, Jellycat, trading cards, vinyl, and so much more. We monitor 800+ stores worldwide so you never miss a release that matters to you. INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS Get real-time alerts the moment products restock or go live - not hours later on social media. Be first in line for limited edition collectables, vinyl, merch, and exclusives. GLOBAL COVERAGE Track products across hundreds of stores worldwide, including major retailers, independent shops, and brand-owned storefronts. SMART FILTERING Create powerful keyword filters so you only receive alerts for what you actually want - whether it’s Pokémon cards, vinyl variants, plushies, or limited merch. We've got you. LIVE & SALES FEED View a real-time feed across all supported stores, including restocks, new drops, and price reductions. VAULT Save items to your personal Vault to track, analyse, and share your finds with friends, family, or followers. LIGHTNING FAST Built by people with deep roots in the scene. Alerts are delivered within milliseconds of products going live, complete with direct add-to-cart links where possible so you can buy instantly. KEY FEATURES • Real-time restock alerts • New product notifications from 800+ stores • Collectables, vinyl, merch & trading cards • Custom keyword filtering • Multi-region support (UK, EU, US, CA, AU & more) • Direct add-to-cart links where possible • Clean, ad-free interface • Request new stores anytime AD FREE No ads. Ever.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
MerchVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MerchVault at none against Sequel's 8. MerchVault also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). Sequel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MerchVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, 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 90% of MerchVault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, MerchVault every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sequel versus MerchVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelMerchVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB39 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRomain LefebvreCURTIS TAYLOR

Customer experience

Sequel

All ratings1,307 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews536 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%

MerchVault

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

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

MerchVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 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-time3
  • Add Family Plan to Lifetime$74.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99
None

MerchVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MerchVault free?
MerchVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or MerchVault?
Sequel is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while MerchVault averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Sequel or MerchVault have ads?
Neither Sequel nor MerchVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or MerchVault?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and MerchVault every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 16, 2026 and MerchVault on October 2, 2026.

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