RetroCrush vs Animekey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RetroCrush
Stream a curated selection of classic anime, including exclusive English releases. Revisit beloved series and uncover hidden gems for all anime enthusiasts.
- Stream classic anime
- Exclusive English releases
- Discover forgotten anime
- Curated selection
- For all anime lovers
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Watch classic anime that matters, including exclusive first-time English releases. Revisit your favorite shows and discover forgotten gems. There is something for all anime lovers. Our full Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.retrocrush.tv/terms-of-use Our full Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.retrocrush.tv/privacy-policy
Animekey
Stream anime shows and movies without interruptions. Download content for offline viewing on any internet-connected device. Enjoy a user-friendly experience with a unique library and high-quality streaming.
- Ad-free streaming
- Offline downloads
- High streaming quality
- User-friendly interface
- Device compatibility
- Unique anime library
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AnimeKey is made for anime fans who want a simple way to discover, watch, and keep track of what they love. Browse featured titles, trending series, movies, and free content. Open any title to view its details, seasons, episodes, trailers, and similar recommendations. Pick up where you left off with Continue Watching, search the catalog by title, and save shows to your own custom watchlists. Eligible subscribers can also download selected episodes and titles to watch offline. AnimeKey supports multiple viewer profiles, so everyone on the account can have their own space and age settings. The app is available in both English and Arabic, including full right-to-left support for Arabic. Content availability, audio options, subtitles, and download support may vary by title and region. Some features require an active subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RetroCrush at 4.7 against Animekey's 3.0. RetroCrush also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 8). Animekey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. RetroCrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Animekey asks for nothing beyond the download.
RetroCrush holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RetroCrush has 4.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RetroCrush's written reviews are positive against 22% of Animekey's.
RetroCrush ships an update every 3 months, Animekey every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | RetroCrush | Animekey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better | 3.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 21.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cinedigm | MUHTARIFON ETISAL TRADING COMPANY |
Customer experience
RetroCrush
Animekey
User reviews
RetroCrush
From 4.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great selection of classic anime
- 👍 Excellent streaming quality
- 💡 Dedicated curated content channel
- 🆓 Free with optional premium subscription
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app freezes and crashes
- 🔍 Poor search and browsing experience
- 🚫 Inability to cast to TV
- 📺 Lack of landscape mode support
- 💤 Inconsistent watch history and favorites tracking
Animekey
From 8 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ High quality streaming
- 🌟 Some unique anime available
- 👍 App is generally smooth
Room to improve
- 📉 Limited anime selection
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 No free trial
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- ❌ Poor search functionality
Bugs and requests
RetroCrush
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and invalid account errors
- No data found errors in search
- Inconsistent video playback and freezing
- Disappearing content and watch history loss after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add more recent retro anime titles
- Implement a proper watch list/favorites feature
- Allow casting to TV and landscape mode playback
- Improve search and filtering options
Animekey
Reported bugs
8 issues- Cannot sign in
- Login issues with special characters
- Email already taken error
- App won't load
- App crashes
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- Password requirements unclear
- App freezes
- Cannot delete account
Requested features
13 requests- Improve search functionality
- Add more anime
- Add popular anime
- Add free content/trial
- Lower subscription prices
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- Add Arabic language support
- Add continue watching feature
- Improve anime categorization
- Add anime seasons/related movies
- Add free movies/series for trial
- Clarify available subtitles
- Add favorites/my list feature
- Add Apple Pay payment option
In-app purchases
RetroCrush
- RetroCrush+ 365 with Trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- RetroCrush+ Year w/ Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Animekey
No in-app purchases
