Comparison

Sequel vs GuideBlue

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

GuideBlue

Discover what to watch across your streaming platforms with a retro TV guide interface. Save shows to your library and track your viewing history to keep recommendations relevant.

Highlights
  • Retro TV-guide style browsing
  • Live special event listings
  • Save picks to Library
  • Mark watched content
  • Customizable service selection
  • Watch history tracking
Features
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GuideBlue helps you decide what to watch across your streaming services. Browse a retro TV-guide style grid, see live special events, save picks to your Library, and mark what you have watched so your list stays useful. Choose the services you use, refresh your recommendations, and keep a simple watch history without digging through every streaming app.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
GuideBlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuideBlue at none against Sequel's 8. GuideBlue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sequel's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. GuideBlue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GuideBlue 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 2, 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 100% of GuideBlue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, GuideBlue every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sequel versus GuideBlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelGuideBlue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRomain LefebvreCharlie Thomas

Customer experience

Sequel

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

GuideBlue

All ratings2 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

GuideBlue

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

GuideBlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GuideBlue free?
GuideBlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or GuideBlue?
GuideBlue is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while GuideBlue averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sequel or GuideBlue have ads?
Neither Sequel nor GuideBlue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or GuideBlue?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and GuideBlue every 10 days. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 13, 2026 and GuideBlue on October 8, 2026.

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