Sequel vs PulsarCast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Track TV shows, games, and books
- Reminders for new releases
- Progress tracking
- Wishlist management
- Release countdown widgets
- Discovery 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
PulsarCast
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PulsarCast is the podcast app we always wanted: fast, private and focused on listening. Bring your podcasts with you, organize them your way, and listen without ads, trackers or unnecessary clutter. WHY LISTENERS SWITCH • Follow any podcast by search, RSS, private feed or Spotify show link • Import and export OPML so your library stays yours • Organize shows into colored lists and continuous queues • Download new episodes automatically for offline listening • Use Voice Boost, Smart Speed and pitch-corrected playback speed • Navigate chapters, links, sleep timer and configurable skip buttons • Sync your library, queue and progress with an optional passwordless account • Listen on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and CarPlay • Personalize the app with themes, colors, icons and a calmer home screen PRIVATE BY DESIGN PulsarCast has no ads, no third-party trackers and we never sell your data. The core podcast player works without an account. PULSARCAST ULTRA Ultra is optional. It unlocks AI listening tools, personal audio, advanced smart-list automations, web access and deeper customization. With Ultra you can: • Turn articles, links, PDFs and pasted text into listenable episodes • Ask questions about an episode or your whole library • Get summaries, cited links and skippable-section detection • Upload your own audio and listen everywhere • Automate downloads, alerts, queue rules and cleanup • Use the full PulsarCast experience on the web The core podcast player stays free. Ultra is available as an optional auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pulsarcast.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pulsarcast.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PulsarCast at every 2 days against Sequel's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PulsarCast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sequel ships an update weekly, PulsarCast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sequel | PulsarCast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Romain Lefebvre | Great Heights Systems S.L. |
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
PulsarCast
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
- Add Family Plan to Lifetime$74.99
- Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
- Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99
PulsarCast
- PulsarCast Ultra$6.001 Month
- PulsarCast Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- PulsarCast Ultra$60.001 Year









