# Tv vs Sequel

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tv | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-box/id657179789/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ahmet Kiremitci](https://appshunter.io/developer/657179792) | [Eventide Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Tv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-box/id657179789)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Channels don't open or load
- App crashes or closes
- App resets after updates
- Streams don't match names

**Requested features**

- Add Playboy channels
- Add Portuguese channels
- Add more English channels
- Add Hungarian language channels
- Add adult channels


### Sequel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sequel+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Sequel+ (Family Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Sequel+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Sequel+ | $19.99 | per year |
| Sequel+ (Family Plan) | $34.99 | per year |
| Sequel+ (Lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Sequel+ (Lifetime Family) | $174.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Certain shows/movies not appearing in search
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when marking items as watched

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*