Comparison

Sequel vs KnownFrom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sequel

Easily track your favorite TV shows, movies, books, and games. Get release reminders, monitor your progress, and discover new titles with this intuitive media wishlist.

Highlights
  • Media wishlist and tracking
  • Release reminders and countdown widgets
  • Progress tracking for episodes and books
  • Discovery of popular and upcoming titles
  • Sync with iCloud and Trakt
  • Where to watch and time to beat information
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

KnownFrom

Instantly identify actors from movies and TV shows. Search any title to see the full cast, discover their other work, and save your findings. The app learns your preferences to show you the most relevant connections first.

Highlights
  • Search any movie or TV show
  • Browse full cast lists
  • Discover actor filmographies
  • Save connections and build collections
  • Integrated image search for roles
  • Calculated actor age in roles
Features
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KnownFrom helps you identify actors from movies and TV shows. Search any movie or show, browse the cast, and quickly see what else you know each actor from. Our personalized algorithm learns your taste and shows you the most relevant connections first. FEATURES * Search any movie or TV show and browse the full cast * Our algorithm guesses who you’re trying to place and what you know them from based on your profile and watch history * Episode-level guest cast for TV shows * Actor detail pages with full filmography * Save connections as Finds and build your collection * Filter your Finds by people, shows, or movies * Save favorite shows and movies to improve your algorithm * All finds, favorites, and searches saved forever and synced across your devices with iCloud * Integrated image search: instantly see what the actor looked like in that role without leaving the app * Calculated actor age: easily see how old the actor was in each role (no math necessary :) * Search directly for actors by name KNOWNFROM+
Unlock unlimited searches with KnownFrom+, available as a monthly, annual, or lifetime purchase. Free tier includes 20 searches to get you started. By downloading KnownFrom, you agree to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
KnownFrom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sequel at 1.3K against KnownFrom's 12. Sequel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). KnownFrom's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and KnownFrom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KnownFrom 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 12, 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 KnownFrom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequel ships an update weekly, KnownFrom every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sequel versus KnownFrom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelKnownFrom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better12
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdMatthew Nye

Customer experience

Sequel

All ratings1,323 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.8%

KnownFrom

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 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

KnownFrom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 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-time2
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime)$99.99
  • Sequel+ (Lifetime Family)$174.99
3 purchases

KnownFrom

Subscriptions2
  • KnownFrom+ Monthly$1.991 Month
  • KnownFrom+ Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • KnownFrom+ Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnownFrom free?
KnownFrom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sequel or KnownFrom?
KnownFrom is rated higher. Sequel averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while KnownFrom averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Sequel or KnownFrom have ads?
Neither Sequel nor KnownFrom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequel or KnownFrom?
Sequel ships an update weekly, and KnownFrom every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sequel was updated on November 3, 2026 and KnownFrom on October 31, 2026.

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