HIDIVE vs Simplified Institute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HIDIVE
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.
- Curated anime catalogue
- Uncensored simulcasts
- Fresh dubs
- Anime classics
- Deep cut titles
- Diverse genres
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HIDIVE is a passion-driven anime streaming service for full-tilt fandoms. From fantasy and romance to thriller and isekai adventures, HIDIVE’s carefully hand-picked and diverse catalogue serves the anime viewer who wants to dig deeper. HIDIVE is your anime spot for uncensored simulcasts, fresh dubs, classics, and deep cuts - where you’re welcome to jump in, discover, and obsess. HIDIVE is where anime fans belong. Terms of Use: https://www.amcnetworks.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.amcnetworks.com/privacy-policy
Simplified Institute
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Simplified in your pocket. Learn to code from anywhere. Watch lessons on the commute, message your mentor between meetings, and pick up right where you left off on the web platform. Join 40,000+ developers and learners on the same journey. Share what you're building, support each other, and celebrate the wins along the way. Whether you're switching careers or levelling up, Simplified keeps you moving forward, wherever you are. For enrolled FES Institute students. Accounts are issued by the institute
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simplified Institute at none against HIDIVE's 8. Simplified Institute also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). HIDIVE's advantage is chart position (#51 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HIDIVE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Simplified Institute asks for nothing beyond the download.
HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, Simplified Institute every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | HIDIVE | Simplified Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #51 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIDIVE, LLC | Abanoub Nassem |
Bugs and requests
HIDIVE
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Simplified Institute
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HIDIVE
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Monthly + Free Trial7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Monthly + Free Trial14 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- Monthly Subscription + Trial1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Direct Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription + Trial!7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription + Trial!14 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription + Trial!1 Month trial$79.991 Year
Simplified Institute
No in-app purchases
