# Scouting Device vs Anilyme

The clearest difference is rating: Anilyme at 4.3 against Scouting Device's 3.7. Anilyme also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 6). Scouting Device's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anilyme sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scouting Device asks for nothing beyond the download.

Anilyme holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anilyme has 4.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scouting Device | Anilyme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouting-device/id1343623607/reviews) | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anilyme-watch-anime/id6702028521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 22 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jan Crisologo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342528338) | [Lucas David](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769647456) |

## What reviewers say

### Scouting Device

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scouting-device/id1343623607)

This entertainment app simulates scanning power levels with flash and sound effects. Aim at a subject and press the button to initiate a scan, with speed varying based on calculations. Gain an advantage with this unique tool.

**Highlights:** Flash functionality, Sound effects, Three colorways, Simulated power level scanning, Adjustable scan speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anilyme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anilyme-watch-anime/id6702028521)

Explore the motivations of fictional antagonists. This app generates detailed backstories and driving forces for villains based on simple character traits. Uncover the 'why' behind their dark ambitions.

**Highlights:** Generate villain motivations, Craft compelling backstories, Explore character drives, Input character traits, Create unique villain profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for watching anime
- 🚀 Free and entertaining
- 👍 Great app to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking some popular anime titles
- 💤 Too many ads
- 🐛 Playback issues and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Play button not working
- App freezing and crashing
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or have an ad-free option
- Improve search functionality and content library
- Fix playback and stability issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scouting Device free?

Scouting Device is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anilyme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scouting Device or Anilyme?

Anilyme is rated higher. Scouting Device averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Anilyme averages 4.3 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Scouting Device or Anilyme have ads?

Anilyme shows ads; Scouting Device does not.

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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.*