# HopBound vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is rating: HopBound at 4.7 against Crunchyroll's 3.0. HopBound also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (81% vs 50%). Crunchyroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HopBound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

HopBound holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HopBound has 139 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of HopBound's written reviews are positive against 50% of Crunchyroll's.

HopBound ships an update every 3 days, Crunchyroll every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HopBound | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopbound/id1499147637/reviews)** | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-aooni/id6737418913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 97 MB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### HopBound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopbound/id1499147637)

Embark on a surreal journey through a retro-style psychological horror game. Explore unsettling 16-bit platformer stages and endless runner levels as a recluse confronting her past. Experience a haunting narrative with spine-chilling audio and evolving monsters.

**Highlights:** Story-driven psychological horror, 16-bit horror platformer stages, Endless runner levels, Nostalgic 4-color pixel art, Spine-chilling ambient music, Evolved monsters, iMessage sticker pack

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for HopBound | $1.99 | one-time |


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-aooni/id6737418913)

Experience the legendary "Ao Oni" horror game with new modes and high-speed challenges. Explore a mysterious mansion, evade blue monsters, and uncover secrets to escape alive. Requires a Crunchyroll Premium membership.

**Highlights:** Legendary "Ao Oni" horror gameplay, High Speed Mode (2x and 15x), New "Ao Oni - Ai's Story -" mode, Procedurally changing rooms, Multiple endings to discover

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HopBound free?

HopBound 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, HopBound or Crunchyroll?

HopBound is rated higher. HopBound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do HopBound or Crunchyroll have ads?

HopBound shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, HopBound or Crunchyroll?

HopBound ships an update every 3 days, and Crunchyroll every 2 days. Most recently, HopBound was updated on November 3, 2026 and Crunchyroll on November 3, 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.*