Comparison

Tv vs Sequel

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

Head to head
About

Tv

This app is an innovative IP-TV and video player that integrates seamlessly with the Apple ecosystem. It offers advanced features like hardware acceleration, 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision support, and extensive content filtering. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with online and offline viewing options.

Highlights
  • Apple Ecosystem Integration
  • Hardware Acceleration
  • 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision Support
  • Content Filtering
  • Picture-in-Picture
  • Online & Offline Viewing
  • Favorites Feature
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Dont think about what to watch. TV Box understands you, finds what you are looking for, and gets it ready for you. Discover content in seconds with AI powered search, translate subtitles instantly, and take full control of your viewing experience. Watch live TV, movies, and series in one powerful app with a built in player, recording, downloads, and CarPlay and AirPlay support. Stop searching for what to watch. TV Box finds it for you. Just press play. All your content in one powerful and intelligent app. TV Box is a powerful IPTV and media player designed for modern users. Add your own playlists, manage your content, and take full control of your viewing experience with advanced features. IPTV and Streaming Features M3U and Xtream support Quick playlist add with copy and paste Automatic playlist updates Multiple playlist management Live TV, radio, movies, and series support Filter by genre, country, and category EPG TV guide with reminders Live stream recording AI and Smart Features Natural language search Smart content recommendations AI powered content summaries Content filtering and control Real time subtitle translation Player and Performance 4K HDR HDR10 HDR10 Plus Dolby Vision support Hardware accelerated smooth playback All popular video and audio formats Text image and closed caption subtitle support Adaptive bitrate streaming Media and Advanced Features Video download and offline viewing Picture in Picture AirPlay streaming Local media playback Stream from network devices Background playback for radio and music Ambient mode fireplace effect Personalization and Sync Continue watching Recently watched New content Genre based recommendations Multiple favorite lists iCloud sync across devices Security and Control Face ID protection Password security Hide adult content Parental controls iOS Features Siri voice control Apple Intelligence integration CarPlay support Optimized for iPhone and iPad Important TV Box does not provide or host any content. Users must add their own media playlists. With TV Box, do not just watch. Experience it.

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

Screenshots

Tv4 screens
Sequel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sequel at 93% against Tv's 10%. Sequel also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.7). Tv's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (5 vs 3). On ads 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; Tv costs $5.99 up front. Sequel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tv asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequel has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Tv's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tv ships an update every 3 months, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tv versus Sequel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTvSequel
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.9% of reviews92.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB252 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAhmet KiremitciEventide Studio Ltd

Customer experience

Tv

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive9.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative87.9%

Sequel

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

User reviews

Tv

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works perfectly (rare)
  • 👍 Good for Apple TV (rare)
  • 👍 Private channels good (rare)
  • 👍 Works fine (rare)
  • 👍 Pretty good deal (rare)

Room to improve

  • 👎 Does not work
  • 👎 Scam / Fraudulent
  • 👎 Waste of money
  • 👎 Channels not working / loading
  • 👎 Poor channel selection

Sequel

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Pleasant user experience
  • 🚀 Smooth and intuitive interface
  • 💡 Comprehensive media tracking across movies, TV, books, and games
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription pricing may be too high for some users
  • 🔍 Limited book database compared to other services
  • 💡 Lack of ability to add custom media items

Bugs and requests

Tv

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • Channels don't open or load
  • App crashes or closes
  • App resets after updates
  • Streams don't match names
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  • Favorite channels not displayed correctly
  • Connection errors
  • Server busy
  • Security key incorrect
  • Loading screen stuck

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Playboy channels
  • Add Portuguese channels
  • Add more English channels
  • Add Hungarian language channels
  • Add adult channels
Show 5 more
  • Add TV8 channel
  • Add Azerbaijan channels
  • Add all Turkish and Azeri channels
  • Make application work on Chromecast
  • Add dark mode option

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

In-app purchases

None

Tv

No 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

Questions

Is Tv free?
Tv costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequel free?
Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tv or Sequel?
Sequel is rated higher. Tv averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Tv or Sequel have ads?
Neither Tv nor Sequel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tv or Sequel?
Tv ships an update every 3 months, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Tv was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sequel on November 7, 2026.

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