# Vactics vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vactics at 71% against Crunchyroll's 33%. Vactics also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (56 vs 8). Crunchyroll's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vactics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months 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.

Crunchyroll holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vactics has 56 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Vactics's written reviews are positive against 33% of Crunchyroll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Crunchyroll every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vactics | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-wolfstride/id6457516405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 309 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gerard Delaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476170004) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### Vactics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vactics/id1561887778)

Engage in tactical, chess-like combat by building powerful mechs to battle robotic enemies. Face randomly generated challenges and fight for a better future in this strategic warfare game.

**Highlights:** Mech building, Tactical chess-like combat, Randomly generated challenges, Mech and tech upgrades, Extended campaign, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Vactics Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Vactics Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Deep tactical gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous art style
- 🎶 Excellent synthwave score
- ✨ Well-balanced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High price for pro version
- 💸 Expensive subscription options
- 😩 Frustrating paywall
- ❓ Lacking tutorial explanations
- 🐌 Slow restart function

**Reported bugs**

- Combo attack bonus cancelled by heavy landing
- "Restore purchases" not working after update
- Cannot equip more than one ability
- Inconsistent combat: adjacent Vactic not hitting
- Cannot mount one tech in Chassis and one in Engine

**Requested features**

- Add more upgrades
- Add more game modes
- Add online co-op
- Add infinite wave competition
- Add diverging paths on map like FTL


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-wolfstride/id6457516405)

A turn-based strategy RPG where you pilot giant mechas in an elite tournament. Explore a city, manage your mecha, and uncover a story of past choices and fate.

**Highlights:** Turn-based mecha battles, Explore Rain City, Mecha customization and repair, Intuitive touch and controller support, Multiple supported languages, Story-driven RPG elements

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vactics free?

Vactics 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, Vactics or Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll is rated higher. Vactics averages 4.0 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Vactics or Crunchyroll have ads?

Neither Vactics nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

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

Vactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crunchyroll every 2 months. Most recently, Vactics 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.*