Sequel vs Magic 8 Ball Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Magic 8 Ball Watch
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All of life's big questions - answered right from your wrist. Just open the app, ask or think of a question and with a flick of the wrist - you've got your answer. A simple, easy to use and fun app that can guide your adventures (or life) in endless ways. Why not give it a try?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sequel at Free against Magic 8 Ball Watch's $0.99. Sequel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). Magic 8 Ball Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On 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
Sequel is free to download; Magic 8 Ball Watch costs $0.99 up front. Sequel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Magic 8 Ball Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sequel ships an update weekly, Magic 8 Ball Watch every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Sequel | Magic 8 Ball Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eventide Studio Ltd | Shane Bunting |
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
Magic 8 Ball Watch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sequel
- 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
- Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
- Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99
Magic 8 Ball Watch
No in-app purchases








