# Television Time vs Sequel

Television Time and Sequel both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Sequel's written reviews are positive against 68% of Television Time's. Sequel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Television Time sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sequel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Television Time against 4.8 for Sequel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 884 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Television Time's written reviews are positive against 93% of Sequel's.

Television Time ships an update every 3 weeks, Sequel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Television Time | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (884 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/television-time/id969714962/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-media-tracker/id1630746993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 884 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.8% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 93 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maximilian Litteral](https://appshunter.io/developer/467232088) | [Romain Lefebvre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397103388) |

## What reviewers say

### Television Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/television-time/id969714962)

Easily track your favorite TV shows with a beautiful interface and comprehensive features. Sync your progress, view upcoming episodes with widgets, and access detailed statistics about your viewing habits. Offers a free tier with limitations and a premium subscription for unlimited tracking and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Beautiful interface for show tracking, Sync progress with Trakt.tv or iCloud, Home and Lock Screen widgets for upcoming episodes, Detailed viewing statistics, Information on cast and crew, Rich notifications and keyboard shortcuts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $11.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| TelevisionTime Plus (Lifetime) | $74.99 | one-time |


### Sequel

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 |
| Add Family Plan to Lifetime | $74.99 | one-time |
| 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 Television Time free?

Television Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sequel free?

Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Television Time or Sequel?

Sequel is rated higher. Television Time averages 4.7 out of 5 from 884 ratings, while Sequel averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Television Time or Sequel have ads?

Neither Television Time nor Sequel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Television Time or Sequel?

Television Time ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sequel weekly. Most recently, Television Time was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sequel on October 16, 2026.

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