Comparison

Anime boxes vs Risuto for AniList

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Anime boxes

Browse and discover thousands of anime-related images with this comprehensive client. Features include tag searching, local favorites, offline viewing, and customizable display options. Save images, manage your collection, and enjoy a personalized browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Tag searching with autocomplete
  • Local favorites and offline viewing
  • Configurable server and home screen
  • Slideshow mode
  • Save images to Photos or Files
  • Support for animated GIFs and Pools
Features
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Anime boxes is a fully featured Gelbooru and Danbooru client that allows you to browse among thousands of anime related pictures. Features: -Search using tags -Tag autocomplete -Share option -Local favorites, search and view them offline -Configurable server list -Configurable home screen. Pin any search to the Home Screen and organize them with folders -Configurable blacklist rules -Search history log -Passcode lock -Slideshow mode -Save to Photos or Files App -Backup/Restore local data to a file -Support for Pools -Support for animated gifs -Configurable gestures and Themes You can contact us by email to support@bisimplex.com.

About

Risuto for AniList

This app is a comprehensive companion for tracking anime and manga progress. It offers a beautiful and fast interface to manage lists, view airing schedules, and engage with the community. Discover new series and explore detailed media information.

Highlights
  • Powerful list management with swipe updates
  • Live Activities and home screen widgets
  • Airing calendar with episode notifications
  • In-app forums and community discussions
  • Advanced search and discovery tools
  • Comprehensive media and character details
  • Rich statistics and insights
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Risuto is the ultimate AniList companion for iOS, designed for anime and manga enthusiasts who want a beautiful, fast, and feature-rich tracking experience. • POWERFUL LIST MANAGEMENT Swipe to quickly update episodes and chapters as you finish them. Sort your lists with multiple options. Full editing capabilities let you change watch status, scores, volumes, progress, and more with an intuitive interface. • LIVE ACTIVITIES & WIDGETS Track your binge sessions with Live Activities on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Add home screen widgets for quick access to your stats and currently watching list. • AIRING CALENDAR & NOTIFICATIONS View your watching anime in a beautiful calendar layout. Get iOS notifications when new episodes air so you never miss a release. • FORUMS & DISCUSSIONS Browse forum threads, participate in discussions, and read collapsible comment threads. Stay connected with the AniList community without leaving the app. • SOCIAL NOTIFICATIONS View all your AniList social notifications right in the app. Stay engaged with your anime community. • ADVANCED SEARCH & DISCOVERY Filter by genre, format, season, year, and more with advanced search. Browse trending series, current and upcoming seasons, and explore recommendations tailored to your taste. • COMPREHENSIVE MEDIA DETAILS View full descriptions, trailers, reviews, character rosters, staff information, statistics, and related media. See duration, time remaining, alternative titles, and more. Tap cover art for stunning full-screen HD views. • CHARACTER & STAFF PROFILES Explore detailed pages for your favorite voice actors, animators, and characters. View their roles, works, and contributions across the anime industry. • RICH STATISTICS & INSIGHTS Access your complete AniList statistics with beautiful graphs and breakdowns. View your contribution history, genre distributions, watch time, and more, all optimized for mobile with an enhanced UI. • SOCIAL FEATURES Follow your friends' activity through the Overview feed. See what they're watching, reading, and discussing. Enhanced markdown rendering makes posts more beautiful and interactive with tappable links. • CUSTOMIZATION Choose from 8 custom app icons and expanded theme colors to personalize your experience. Customize your tab bar to show what matters most to you, and hide what doesn't. Risuto brings the full power of AniList.co to your iPhone with a native, fast, and beautiful interface designed specifically for iOS.

Screenshots

Anime boxes3 screens
Risuto for AniList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Risuto for AniList at every 2 weeks against Anime boxes's every 4 months. Anime boxes's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 28) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Anime boxes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Risuto for AniList sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Anime boxes against 4.4 for Risuto for AniList. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anime boxes has 325 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Anime boxes's written reviews are positive against 69% of Risuto for AniList's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anime boxes ships an update every 4 months, Risuto for AniList every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Anime boxes versus Risuto for AniList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnime boxesRisuto for AniList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (325 ratings) — better4.4 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB28 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBisimplex TechnologiesBatson Seales

Customer experience

Anime boxes

All ratings321 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral12.3%
Negative20.0%

Risuto for AniList

All ratings22 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Anime boxes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login errors
  • Images failing to load
  • Webm playback issues
  • Disappearing 'save' buttons

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more image boards
  • Sync favorites across devices
  • Customizable categories for favorites
  • Sort by date/score for 'Hot Now' feature
  • Option to disable content filters

Risuto for AniList

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Anime boxes

One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Anime boxes Pro$1.99
  • Cupcake$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Cake$4.99
4 purchases

Risuto for AniList

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Huge Tip$19.99

Questions

Is Anime boxes free?
Anime boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Risuto for AniList free?
Risuto for AniList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anime boxes or Risuto for AniList?
Anime boxes is rated higher. Anime boxes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Risuto for AniList averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.
Do Anime boxes or Risuto for AniList have ads?
Neither Anime boxes nor Risuto for AniList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anime boxes or Risuto for AniList?
Anime boxes ships an update every 4 months, and Risuto for AniList every 2 weeks. Most recently, Anime boxes was updated on October 5, 2026 and Risuto for AniList on September 29, 2026.

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