Comparison

Sequel vs Popfeed Social

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

Popfeed Social

A social network dedicated to pop culture, allowing users to track, discuss, and review films, shows, books, games, and music. It integrates with other open social platforms and lets you build custom lists and feeds.

Highlights
  • Log movies, shows, books, games, music
  • Write reviews and give ratings
  • Build lists and rankings
  • Join community discussions
  • Cross-post to other platforms
  • Import data from other services
  • Customize profile and feeds
Features
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Popfeed is the best social network for pop culture on your iPhone. Discover, track, and discuss the films, shows, books, games, and music that define your world. Popfeed brings your entire cultural life together in one beautifully designed experience. Log what you watch and read, rate and review your favorites, build lists, and join conversations with a global community of pop culture fans. Built on the open social web, Popfeed is part of the Atmosphere - the social app ecosystem powered by the AT Protocol. Sign in once with your Atmosphere account (Bluesky, Blacksky, and others) and take your identity, followers, and reviews wherever you go. Features: • Log movies, shows, books, games, and music • Write reviews and give ratings • Create notes and discussion posts • Build lists and ordered rankings • Filter your experience by media type • Set a yearly reading goal • Create and pin custom feeds • Customize your profile • Replace posters in reviews and lists Open & Connected: • Sign in with your Atmosphere account • Cross-post to Bluesky and Leaflet • Sync comments across platforms • Import your data from Letterboxd, Goodreads, and StoryGraph Designed for people who love culture — not algorithms. Rate it. Review it. Argue about it. Culture doesn’t belong to closed platforms.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Popfeed Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popfeed Social at none against Sequel's 8. Popfeed Social also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). Sequel's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). 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. Popfeed Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Sequel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Popfeed Social's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, Popfeed Social every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sequel versus Popfeed Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelPopfeed Social
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB58 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdChristopher Fulton

Customer experience

Sequel

All ratings1,317 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.8%

Popfeed Social

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Popfeed Social

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

Popfeed Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Popfeed Social free?
Popfeed Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or Popfeed Social?
Sequel is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Popfeed Social averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Sequel or Popfeed Social have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Popfeed Social shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Popfeed Social?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Popfeed Social every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 25, 2026 and Popfeed Social on October 24, 2026.

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