Comparison

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR vs Crunchyroll

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Experience the original "Fist of the North Star" manga story in this mobile game debut. Recreate iconic scenes with high-quality graphics and CG cutscenes. Master brutal attacks and build your dream team of legendary fighters.

Highlights
  • Original manga story recreation
  • High-quality character art
  • Full CG cutscenes
  • Brutal combo attacks
  • Largest playable character roster
  • Build a dream team
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Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Until now! It's up to you to ReVIVE the LEGENDS of Hokuto Shinken! Internationally renown manga “Fist of the North Star” makes its English-language mobile game debut! ■Experience the original FotNS story. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE recreates the story of the original best-selling manga in painstaking detail right from the very first chapter. Whether you're new to the series or an old school fan, FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE offers a way to experience the story like never before! ■High-Quality Graphics. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE features all-new character art redone from scratch under the watchful eye of original manga artist Tetsuo Hara. Some of the series' most iconic scenes have also been reproduced in full CG cutscenes! ■Epic action at your fingertips. Perform brutal attacks with just a flick of your finger. Time your taps right to string together devastating combos. ■Largest playable character roster of any Fist of the North Star game ever. Play not only as famous Fighters from the Hokuto and Nanto schools, but as popular supporting characters as well, such as Heart and many more. Take on some of the strongest opponents from the manga using your own original dream team of fighters! Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Only you can ReVIVE legendary fighters and master the art of Hokuto Shinken! [System Requirements] RAM 4GB and above *Unavailable for iOS 15.0 and below *Please understand that there may be cases where this service may not work despite meeting the above system requirements based on your usage environment. [Privacy Policy] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-pp-en/ [Terms of Use] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-tou-en/

About

Crunchyroll

Experience an arcade-style boxing game with retro visuals and modern gameplay. Engage in intense matches against galactic opponents, utilizing dynamic controls and fluid 2D animation to become the universe's greatest fighter.

Highlights
  • Retro arcade boxing gameplay
  • HD 2D animation
  • Touch screen and controller support
  • Dynamic boxing techniques
  • Galactic opponent roster
  • Become Champion of the Universe
Features
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Get ready for the ultimate arcade boxing, Retro-like experience in a game brimming with blood and violence. Defeat all the best fighters in the galaxy to become the GOAT of the universe in Thunder Ray! Step into the ring and experience the adrenaline-pumping action of our retro arcade boxing game, but with a modern twist! Get ready to throw jabs, hooks, and uppercuts as you face off against a roster of colorful and eccentric opponents. The game features meticulously crafted HD animation, bringing each character to life with stunning detail and fluid movements. Features: - New and improved touch screen controls as well as full support for game controllers! - Enjoy sharp, detailed 2D animation - Bob and weave around your opponents brutal technics - Master arcade-style, dynamic boxing - Travel across galaxy and defeat out-of-this-world opponents - Become a Champion of the Universe - Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese-Brazil ———— Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FIST OF THE NORTH STAR at 70% against Crunchyroll's 20%. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 28) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Crunchyroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIST OF THE NORTH STAR has 1.9K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR's written reviews are positive against 20% of Crunchyroll's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Crunchyroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIST OF THE NORTH STARCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better4.3 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews — better20.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB949 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSEGA CORPORATIONCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

All ratings1,850 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative22.9%

Crunchyroll

All ratings28 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive20.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative76.9%

User reviews

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 👍 Nostalgic for fans
  • 🕹️ Fun gameplay
  • 💰 Generous with free currency
  • 🎨 Captures the anime well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤯 Overwhelming menus and UI
  • 🔍 Limited character roster

Crunchyroll

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Difficult opponents
  • 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Beautiful graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy controls and glitches
  • 🔒 Requires Crunchyroll subscription to play
  • 🔋 Long waiting times to start matches

Bugs and requests

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access certain content
  • Inability to change language
  • Networking/connection errors
  • Progression-blocking bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More crossover characters
  • Team/squad building system
  • Simplified UI and menus
  • Faster progression for F2P players
  • Improved stability and reduced crashes

Crunchyroll

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Controls not working
  • Dialogue not going away
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Controller support
  • Offline/single-player mode
  • More character selection

In-app purchases

11 purchases

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Subscriptions1
  • KING's Privilege (Monthly Sub)$3.991 Month
One-time10
  • Gems×60$0.99
  • Gems×180$3.99
  • Special Gem Pack A$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Gems×470$9.99
  • Special Gem Pack B$9.99
  • Gate of Shura Rank Up Pass$19.99
  • Gems×1205$24.99
  • Special Gem Pack C$24.99
  • Gems×1950$39.99
  • Gems×4070$79.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month

Questions

Is FIST OF THE NORTH STAR free?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR or Crunchyroll?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR is rated higher. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.
Do FIST OF THE NORTH STAR or Crunchyroll have ads?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.
Which is updated more often, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR or Crunchyroll?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crunchyroll every 2 months. Most recently, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR was updated on September 23, 2026 and Crunchyroll on September 19, 2026.

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