Comparison

Sequel vs Media Diary

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

Media Diary

Features
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Media Diary helps you keep track of the Media you watched, read, played or otherwise enjoyed (or didn't). Add a rating, reviews and notes - or revisit them later if you changed your mind and want to update or edit them. It's straight to the point: no Ads, no tracking, no AI, no distractions, no accounts, no connections.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Media Diary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sequel at Free against Media Diary's $2.99. Sequel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). Media Diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Sequel is free to download; Media Diary costs $2.99 up front. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Media Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, Media Diary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sequel versus Media Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelMedia Diary
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size251 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRomain LefebvreJan Eisenhuth

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

Media Diary

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

Media Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Media Diary free?
Media Diary costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sequel or Media Diary have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Media Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Media Diary?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Media Diary monthly. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 16, 2026 and Media Diary on October 7, 2026.

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