Comparison

Sequel vs Droidnet Comlink

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

Droidnet Comlink

This app allows users to control DIY robots and custom hardware directly from their iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers voice control, customizable commands, and real-time data from connected devices, all while prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights
  • Voice control for DIY robots
  • Control hardware modules (battery, sound, logic)
  • Create unlimited custom commands
  • Apple Watch integration
  • On-device speech recognition
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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The companion app for DroidNet Signal Booster. Droidnet Comlink connects your iPhone to your Signal Booster—a custom Raspberry Pi image that bridges your phone to your droid's control systems. Download the free Signal Booster image at: github.com/travisccook/DroidNetSignalBooster-releases GROWING MODULE LIBRARY Control popular community hardware directly from your phone: • Victron Smart Shunt – Live battery voltage, current, state of charge, and time remaining. Also available as an Apple Watch complication. • HCR Vocalizer – Volume control for your sound system • R-Series Logic Controller – Trigger logic display effects • Free-form Serial – Send any custom command More modules coming soon! BUILD YOUR COMMAND LIBRARY • Create unlimited custom commands • Multiple voice triggers per command • Send any serial command string • Organize by category • Import/export to share with other builders CONTROL YOUR WAY • Tap commands on your iPhone • Trigger from your Apple Watch • Voice control with a customizable wake phrase and safe word • Haptic feedback confirms every command PRIVACY • Speech is recognized on your device whenever iOS supports it for your language • Commands go straight to your Signal Booster over your own WiFi - never through our servers • Commands are stored on your device; iCloud sync is off until you turn it on • No accounts, no tracking, no analytics REQUIREMENTS • Raspberry Pi running DroidNet Signal Booster • WiFi network • iPhone or iPad with iOS 17.0 or later • Apple Watch app requires watchOS 11.0 or later

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Droidnet Comlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Droidnet Comlink at none against Sequel's 8. Droidnet Comlink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sequel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Droidnet Comlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Droidnet Comlink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, Droidnet Comlink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sequel versus Droidnet Comlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelDroidnet Comlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB24 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRomain LefebvreTravis Cook

Customer experience

Sequel

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.8%

Droidnet Comlink

All ratings1 ratings
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

Droidnet Comlink

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

Droidnet Comlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Droidnet Comlink free?
Droidnet Comlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or Droidnet Comlink?
Droidnet Comlink is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Droidnet Comlink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sequel or Droidnet Comlink have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Droidnet Comlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Droidnet Comlink?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Droidnet Comlink every 4 months. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 13, 2026 and Droidnet Comlink on September 29, 2026.

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