# Crunchyroll vs Disney+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crunchyroll at free with in-app purchases against Disney+'s subscription. Crunchyroll also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 29%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crunchyroll sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Disney+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crunchyroll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5M and 2M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 29% of Disney+'s.

Crunchyroll ships an update weekly, Disney+ every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crunchyroll | Disney+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll/id329913454/reviews)** | [4.6 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disney-plus/id1446075923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5M | **2M** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 28.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #6 |
| Size | 242 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) | [Disney](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248) |

## What reviewers say

### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll/id329913454)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #13 Top Grossing, #41 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream a vast library of anime shows, movies, and exclusive music content. Enjoy ad-free viewing, simulcasts from Japan, and personalized recommendations. Download episodes for offline playback and access exclusive games.

**Highlights:** Stream new and classic anime episodes, Ad-free and high-quality viewing, Exclusive music videos and concerts, Subbed and dubbed anime options, Simulcast episodes from Japan, Offline viewing, Crunchyroll Originals

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anime Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Anime Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Fan | $9.99 | per month |
| All-Access Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| All-Access Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium+ Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Fan Manga Bundle | $13.99 | per month |
| Mega Fan Manga Bundle | $17.49 | per month |
| Ultimate Fan | $17.99 | per month |
| Fan | $79.99 | per year |
| Crunchyroll Premium Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Mega Fan  Annual | $139.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Fan | $149.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Fan Annual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for watching anime
- 👍 Huge variety of anime content
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription
- 🚀 Smooth app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Too many ads for free users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Logging out issues and account problems
- 🔍 Limited content selection compared to other services

**Reported bugs**

- Subtitles not working or out of sync
- Video playback issues and freezing
- Login/logout problems and account management bugs

**Requested features**

- Add skip intro/outro feature
- Improve ad placement and reduce frequency
- Implement user profiles and watch history management
- Expand content library with more anime titles


### Disney+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disney-plus/id1446075923)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #15 Top Free · Entertainment, #19 Top Grossing, #87 Top Free (US App Store)

Stream a vast library of movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Enjoy exclusive Originals, new releases, and timeless classics with features like 4K UHD, IMAX Enhanced, and multi-screen viewing. Parental controls ensure a safe experience for all.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Originals, New releases and classics, 4K UHD and HDR streaming, IMAX Enhanced viewing, Multi-screen simultaneous viewing, Parental controls, Curated Hulu and ESPN content

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disney+ Basic Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Disney Bundle Duo Basic | $12.99 | per month |
| Disney+ Premium | $18.99 | per month |
| Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Disney+ Premium | $189.99 | per year |
| Disney+ Premier Access: Mulan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 💎 Excellent content library
- 🌟 Childhood favorites available
- 🤩 Exciting new original shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🔍 Difficult to find content
- 🕰️ Lack of 'continue watching' feature

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with Chromecast and casting
- Incorrect episode order for some shows
- Disappearing content from watchlist

**Requested features**

- Add 'continue watching' section
- Improve episode tracking and resume
- Allow customizable profiles
- Expand language and subtitle options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crunchyroll free?

Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Disney+ free?

Disney+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Disney+?

Crunchyroll is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Disney+ averages 4.6 from 2M ratings.

### Do Crunchyroll or Disney+ have ads?

Both Crunchyroll and Disney+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Disney+?

Crunchyroll ships an update weekly, and Disney+ every 10 days. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on September 26, 2026 and Disney+ on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crunchyroll or Disney+?

Crunchyroll currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Disney+ at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*