Comparisons
Moviebase vs Sequel (2026)
Updated Sep 18, 2026
Last checked 2026-09-18. This page is single-sourced from Moviebase's own comparison page — Sequel's own site/store listing was not independently re-checked this pass, a gap disclosed rather than smoothed over.
Sequel is the one app in this backlog that isn't just a movies-and-TV tracker — it's a wishlist across books and games too, built for Apple's ecosystem specifically.
What they have in common
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Both track movies and TV episodes, with entries organized into collections/lists.
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Both run on Apple devices; Moviebase additionally runs on Android, and Sequel's Android availability is "Not verified."
Where they differ
Scope beyond movies and TV
Sequel includes books and games in the same wishlist. Moviebase doesn't — "Not available" is how Moviebase's own page marks this for itself.
What's free vs. paid
Sequel's iCloud sync is free; its Trakt sync, streaming availability ("where to watch"), and advanced widgets are gated behind Sequel+. Moviebase's Trakt sync and "where to watch" are included in the free app; Moviebase Premium instead gates viewing statistics and ad removal. The two apps paywall different things — Sequel paywalls sync-adjacent features that Moviebase gives away free, while Moviebase paywalls stats that Sequel doesn't mention gating.
Collections
Moviebase organizes lists; Sequel caps free collections at 5, with unlimited collections on Sequel+.
Which one, if you have to pick
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Pick Moviebase if you want Trakt sync and streaming availability for free, and you want Android support.
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Pick Sequel if you want books and games alongside movies and TV in one Apple-native wishlist, and don't mind paying for Trakt sync specifically.
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Neither solves a shared decision. A wishlist, however broad its media types, is still one person's list. CouchReel's comparison pages cover the household-decision gap directly.