Comparison

Sequel vs Napcat

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

Napcat

Add a charming pixel pet to your Home Screen that naps, wanders, and reacts to your taps. Customize its environment with furniture and treats, and enjoy daily animal facts. It also features a Lock Screen Live Activity for a dynamic daily scene.

Highlights
  • Home Screen widget with multiple sizes
  • Over 60 customizable pixel pets
  • Interactive pet reactions
  • Customizable room decorations
  • Daily animal facts
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
Features
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Meet your new Home Screen buddy. Catnap is a cosy little pixel pet that lives on your iPhone. Pick from 60+ animals — cats, dogs, foxes, bunnies, birds, pandas, penguins, even sharks — and watch your favourite mooch about, wander, and blink through the day. Give it a tap and it lights up with its own happy reaction. But the real magic is the WIDGET. Pop your pet on your Home Screen in any size — small, medium, or a full-page portrait — with its name and a genuinely charming animal fact tucked underneath. Dress the background up in a cosy palette, or let "Auto" blend a soft wash of your pet's own colours so it always looks just right. MAKE IT HOME: - Pick a cosy pixel room for your pets, or keep the soft sky gradient - Decorate! Place beds, a cat tree, plants, a scratcher, and toys - drag them anywhere, and they stay put until you say otherwise - Drop a treat (kibble - or sushi!) and watch everyone mosey over - Night mode: after dark the lights dim and your pets curl up together, in a bed if you have placed one - Adopt a reef shark and the whole app becomes its shimmering aquarium - bring a whole school if you like - Lock Screen Live Activity: a tiny day-or-night scene with your pet, today's fact, and a self-ticking timer (zero battery drama) PURR-KS: - 60+ pets across cats, dogs, and a whole menagerie - A Home Screen widget in three sizes - Customisable backgrounds (or auto-match your pet) - A fun fact for every animal - Adorable pixel art, crisp at every size One tiny pet. Endless cosy. Say hi to Colin the grey tabby while you're here — he's come a long way (all the way from New Zealand). Universal Purchase: buy once and Catnap is yours on Mac, too.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Napcat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sequel at 93% against Napcat's 0%. Sequel also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). Napcat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On 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

Sequel is free to download; Napcat costs $0.99 up front. Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Napcat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sequel versus Napcat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelNapcat
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdKendal Slack

Customer experience

Sequel

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

Napcat

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Napcat

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

Napcat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Napcat free?
Napcat costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sequel or Napcat have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Napcat shows ads.

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