Anime Random vs MAL 33 Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anime Random
Discover your next favorite anime with this app. Browse over 9000 recommendations across various genres and types, from retro to current. Save favorites, view detailed information, and organize your watchlist.
- Random anime recommendations
- Extensive anime database (9000+)
- Filter by type (Movies, TV, OAV, etc.)
- Filter by genre
- Detailed anime information
- Save and organize anime list
- Search saved anime
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You don't know what anime to watch? Anime Random helps you find your next anime. Slide Up to find the next recommendation (Over 9000 anime recommendations) you can get a recommendation from a retro anime from the 80's to a current anime. If an anime catches your attention Slide Down to save it to your list. You can select the type of recommendation between Movies, TV, Special, OAV and ONA. You can select the genre of the recommendation between Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance and many more genres. You can view the details of the anime like the description, year, rating, animation studio, openings, endings, popular songs and related anime. In your saved anime list you can order the anime by rating, name, or year. If you want to find a specific anime in your list you can search it by name.
MAL 33 Tracker
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MAL 33 lets you sign in with your MyAnimeList account to track anime and manga, update your progress, and manage your lists more easily. Discover new favorites, explore seasonal anime, read reviews, and keep your watchlist and reading progress up to date. With MAL 33, you can: • Sign in with your MyAnimeList account • Track anime episodes and manga chapters • Update your watchlist and reading progress • Discover trending and seasonal anime • Explore top-rated titles and fan favorites • Read reviews and recommendations • Keep your lists organized in one place Whether you are following new seasonal hits, catching up on classics, or managing a long plan-to-watch list, MAL 33 helps you stay on top of everything anime and manga. If you love anime, manga, watchlists, and discovering what to start next, MAL 33 is built for you. Download MAL 33 now and keep your anime and manga world organized.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Anime Random at none against MAL 33 Tracker's shown. Anime Random also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anime Random ships an update every 2 days, MAL 33 Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anime Random | MAL 33 Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bryan Martinez Carrizales | Janarthan Nagendiran |
In-app purchases
Anime Random
No in-app purchases
MAL 33 Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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