Comparison

Sequel vs Metatake

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

Metatake

Features
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Every night ends the same way: thirty minutes of scrolling, then a rerun. Metatake is built for the five minutes before you press play - it helps you judge a film before you watch it, not log it after. Open a film and you get a judgment brief: - TakeScore, an original 13-dimension critical score by Metatake Editorial, built from each film's critical and scholarly record. Not an average of user stars. - An Invitation, a spoiler-free critical lead that tells you what kind of film this is and why it might deserve your evening. - One judgment bar: want, pass, or seen. After you watch, rate it, and Metatake tells you how the score held up for you - a Find, Aligned, or a Letdown. Then it helps you actually watch: - A living queue: your watchlist crossed with the streaming services you pay for. Queues age honestly here - films are marked Fresh, Aging, or Stale, so the list stays a plan instead of a graveyard. - Situation picks: Safe bet, Hidden gems, 90 in 90 min, Bold pick. Chips for the evening you are actually having. - Where to watch, on your services, in your country. Editions for multiple countries: switch country and availability follows. - 17,000 filming locations on a map, including "Near me" when you are out walking. - Director cards: a filmography with availability dots, so "watch everything by her" becomes a plan. The catalog is a curated body of about 7,000 films with full critical treatment - chosen, not scraped. If a film is not in it yet, search still finds it and points you to the wider record. Metatake is free. No ads, no third-party trackers. Browsing needs no account; an account exists only to keep your queue and judgments, and you can delete it inside the app. Criticism and scores are by Metatake Editorial at metatake.net. Streaming availability powered by JustWatch. Film metadata and images from TMDB. This app uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Metatake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metatake at none against Sequel's 8. Metatake also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, Metatake every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sequel versus Metatake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelMetatake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB52 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdWonwoo Je

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

Metatake

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

Metatake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metatake free?
Metatake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sequel or Metatake have ads?
Neither Sequel nor Metatake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or Metatake?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and Metatake every 11 days. Most recently, Sequel was updated on October 27, 2026 and Metatake on October 8, 2026.

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