Comparison

Sequel vs Filmaniak

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

Filmaniak

Features
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Filmaniak brings together everything a movie and TV series lover could want in a single platform. Discover thousands of titles, keep a complete record of everything you watch, create lists, rate movies, write reviews, follow other users, find people with similar tastes, and discover new recommendations tailored to you. You no longer need one app to discover movies, another to rate what you've watched, and a different one to play your collection. With Filmaniak, everything is connected. DISCOVER A UNIVERSE OF MOVIES AND SERIES * Explore a huge database of movies, TV series, and people. * Find new releases, classics, trending titles, and hidden gems. * Discover personalized recommendations based on your tastes. * Browse by genres, decades, sagas, collections, directors, actors, production companies, and much more. KEEP TRACK OF EVERYTHING YOU WATCH * Rate movies and TV series. * Write reviews and share your opinions. * Log every viewing in your personal diary. * Mark titles as watched, watchlist, or favorites. * Explore detailed statistics about everything you've watched. CREATE AND SHARE LISTS * Create public or private lists. * Organize your favorite movies however you like. * Share your collections with other members. EXPERIENCE MOVIES AS A COMMUNITY * Follow other users. * Discover what the community is watching in real time. * Comment, react, and share your opinions. * Send private messages. * Find "Soulmates": users whose movie tastes are very similar to yours. MUCH MORE THAN A DATABASE * Games and challenges for movie lovers. * Rankings, trends, and statistics. * Recent activity from your friends. * Smart recommendations. * Everything perfectly organized so there's always something new to discover. YOUR COLLECTION, AVAILABLE WHEREVER YOU GO If you have your own media server, you can also connect Filmaniak to access your personal library and play your movies and TV series from anywhere, keeping your entire experience integrated into a single app. Filmaniak - Your world. Your movies. Your collection.

Screenshots

Sequel4 screens
Filmaniak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Filmaniak at none against Sequel's 7. Filmaniak also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On price, 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Filmaniak asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sequel versus Filmaniak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequelFilmaniak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEventide Studio LtdDEVENTIC SOFT SL

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

Filmaniak

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
None

Filmaniak

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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