HIDIVE vs EffDat
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
EffDat
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EffDat helps users analyze conversations, social interactions, dating energy, and personal situations using AI-powered scans and verdict systems. Features include: • Instant vibe verdicts • Relationship and dating scans • Personality and behavior insights • AI-powered analysis • Scan credit system • Premium unlimited scans EffDat is designed for entertainment and personal insight purposes. Terms of Use: https://effdatapp.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EffDat at every 3 days against HIDIVE's every 2 months. HIDIVE's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 and EffDat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, EffDat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIDIVE | EffDat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (5.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #45 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HIDIVE, LLC | Ra Jones |
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
EffDat
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
EffDat
- EffDat Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- EffDat Scan Credits$1.99
- EffDat Scan Credits Medium$4.99
