Comparison

Sequel vs Pippin

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

Pippin

Features
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Pippin is a beautiful and deeply customisable Apple-native client for Plex and Jellyfin. Playback • Custom player with hardware acceleration for low battery consumption • HDR and wide codec support • Customisable subtitle styles • Search for missing subtitles online • Thumbnail scrubbing previews Make it yours • Build your own pages from custom shelves • Apply custom filters • Light or dark themes with custom accent colours • Hide spoilers for unwatched episodes Everything in one place • Combine Plex and Jellyfin servers • Seerr, Sonarr, and Radarr integrations • Ratings from IMDb, TMDb, Trakt, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and Letterboxd • Download any title (and it’s metadata) to watch offline * Search across everything Watch Together • Start a FaceTime SharePlay session to watch with friends and family • Playback stays in sync, everyone can control playback • Family Sharing for in-app purchases Note: Pippin is a media client only and requires your own Plex or Jellyfin server. Some features require a Pippin Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Pippin4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sequel and Pippin are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Pippin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sequel versus Pippin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelPippin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.418.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB69 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRomain LefebvreLiam Morris

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

Pippin

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
3 purchases

Pippin

Subscriptions2
  • Pippin Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pippin Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pippin Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pippin free?
Pippin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sequel or Pippin have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Pippin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Pippin?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Pippin weekly. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pippin on September 30, 2026.

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