# HIDIVE vs Crunchyroll Manga

The clearest difference is rating: Crunchyroll Manga at 4.4 against HIDIVE's 2.1. Crunchyroll Manga also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 13%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). HIDIVE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIDIVE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Crunchyroll Manga sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crunchyroll Manga holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HIDIVE's written reviews are positive against 34% of Crunchyroll Manga's.

HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, Crunchyroll Manga fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDIVE | Crunchyroll Manga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidive/id1233367570/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-manga/id6737921252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **34.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HIDIVE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233367569) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### HIDIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidive/id1233367570)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of anime, from fantasy and romance to thrillers and isekai. This service offers uncensored simulcasts, new dubs, classics, and niche titles for dedicated fans. Dive into a diverse collection and find your next obsession.

**Highlights:** Curated anime catalogue, Uncensored simulcasts, Fresh dubs, Anime classics, Deep cut titles, Diverse genres

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription + Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Direct Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quickly improving
- 👍 Good selection of anime
- 👍 Decent app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Terrible user interface and navigation
- 👎 Missing key features like skip/rewind buttons
- 👎 Inconsistent episode tracking and resume playback
- 👎 Subtitles issues (placement, language switching)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes often
- Inconsistent behavior when switching devices
- Mature content settings not working properly
- Streaming quality issues and playback problems
- Disappearing shows from watchlists

**Requested features**

- Add 10-15 second skip/rewind buttons
- Improve episode tracking and resume playback
- Allow customization of subtitle appearance and placement
- Streamline navigation and browsing experience
- Provide offline download functionality


### Crunchyroll Manga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-manga/id6737921252)

Explore hundreds of manga titles, from popular anime series to new discoveries. Enjoy unlimited reading with a subscription, download chapters for offline access, and personalize your reading experience with customizable modes and layouts. Discover new series with curated recommendations.

**Highlights:** Extensive manga library, Unlimited reading with subscription, Offline chapter downloads, Cross-device syncing, Customizable reading modes, Personalized recommendations

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fan Manga  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Mega Fan Manga  Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Ultimate Fan Manga  Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Fan Manga  Annually | $139.99 | per year |
| Mega Fan Manga  Monthly | $174.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Fan | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to navigate
- 💡 Integrated with existing subscription
- 👍 Good manga selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Limited catalog compared to expectations
- 🐛 Errors and issues with functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Error code (13001)
- Premium features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Expand manga catalog with more titles and chapters
- Improve free access or lower premium subscription cost
- Add support for more devices and regions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDIVE free?

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

### Is Crunchyroll Manga free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HIDIVE or Crunchyroll Manga?

Crunchyroll Manga is rated higher. HIDIVE averages 2.1 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Crunchyroll Manga averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do HIDIVE or Crunchyroll Manga have ads?

Crunchyroll Manga shows ads; HIDIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, HIDIVE or Crunchyroll Manga?

HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, and Crunchyroll Manga fortnightly. Most recently, HIDIVE was updated on November 7, 2026 and Crunchyroll Manga on November 4, 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.*