Moviebase vs Sequel: Movies and shows, or your whole media wishlist?

Compare movie and TV tracking with an Apple wishlist that also includes books and games.

The short answer

Choose Moviebase if…

you want a tracker on Android as well as Apple devices
you want to focus on movies and television

The trade-off: Viewing statistics and ad removal require Moviebase Premium. App-specific records from another service may not transfer.

Choose Sequel if…

you want books and games in the same library
you prefer Sequel’s Apple widgets and iCloud workflow

The trade-off: Trakt sync, streaming availability and advanced widgets are listed as Sequel+ features.

What matters for your library

Sequel brings books and games into the same wishlist as films and television. Moviebase focuses on movies and TV and also runs on Android. Sequel’s free iCloud sync and paid Trakt connection are different choices.

Moviebase vs Sequel in everyday use

Compare the publisher’s screens below. Tap an image to see the details; the captions distinguish the task each screen illustrates.

Keeping a wishlist

Moviebase: A movie watchlist keeps films you plan to watch together.

Sequel: Media categories include books and games alongside movies and series.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: A movie watchlist keeps films you plan to watch together. — Moviebase

Sequel publisher screenshot: Media categories include books and games alongside movies and series. — Sequel

Finding the next episode

Moviebase: Next episodes and progress appear beside the shows you follow.

Sequel: Watch Next sits beside upcoming seasons and releases.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: Next episodes and progress appear beside the shows you follow. — Moviebase

Sequel publisher screenshot: Watch Next sits beside upcoming seasons and releases. — Sequel

Finding a provider

Moviebase: External title links connect you with services and information sources.

Sequel: Where to watch opens streaming destinations and is listed under Sequel+.

Moviebase publisher screenshot: External title links connect you with services and information sources. — Moviebase

Sequel publisher screenshot: Where to watch opens streaming destinations and is listed under Sequel+. — Sequel

Feature comparison

Moviebase vs Sequel
Feature	Moviebase	Sequel
Movies & episodes	Included	Included
Books & games	Not available	Included
Android	Included	Not verified
Apple devices	Included	Included
Trakt sync	Included	Sequel+
iCloud sync	Check platform	Free
Where to watch	Included	Sequel+
Collections	Lists	5 free / unlimited Plus

Availability and paid access can differ by platform and plan. “Not verified” means the evidence does not establish the feature.

By Moviebase · Checked Sep 12, 2026 · Sources

Based on the linked official listings, product documentation and publisher screenshots, not an app or import test. Store artwork may show a different platform or version.

Keeping your history

Bring your history to Moviebase

Keep a copy of your Sequel history and check the import options available in Moviebase.

Support depends on the source and file format. More import options are coming.

See current import options

Questions

Is Sequel’s Trakt sync free?

The current App Store description lists Trakt sync under Sequel+. iCloud sync is included in its free features.

Will books and games transfer to Moviebase?

No. Moviebase’s comparison scope is movies and television. Keep your broader media library in a tool that supports it.

Why are these App Store screenshots?

Sequel is an Apple app. No verified Google Play listing was found for this product, so the images come from its official App Store listing.

Is Moviebase free to download?

Yes. Moviebase is available on Android, iPhone, iPad and supported Macs. It is free to download, with optional Premium for ad removal, viewing statistics and other extras.

Try Moviebase free.

Available for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.