Comparison

Sidius Nova vs Crunchyroll

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

Head to head
About

Sidius Nova

Lead your species to survival after a homeworld destruction. Collect resources, build ships, and engage in epic space battles. Choose to play as humans or an alien armada, unlocking new ships and strategies as you conquer galaxies.

Highlights
  • Resource collection
  • Ship building
  • Epic space battles
  • Playable factions (humans/aliens)
  • Unlockable ships
  • Galactic conquest
Features
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by Stefan Schmitt and Ben Jelter -YOUR HOMEWORLD HAS BEEN DESTROYED- Your remaining motherships are the only way to guarantee the survival of your species. Collect resources to build ships for epic space battles. "has the same 'one more turn oh god one more turn' hook that its grander siblings on the PC have" -KOTAKU Also featured on Space Sector! HOURS OF STRATEGIC DEEP SPACE GAMEPLAY Sidius Nova is a strategy game designed from the ground up to provide a deep and satisfying experience on your iOS device. PICK A SIDE Play as the last humans alive or an alien armada. UNLOCKABLE SHIPS Earn new ships as you play! Conquer entire galaxies and expand your fleet by researching new units. New units dramatically expand the gameplay by offering new defensive and offensive strategies. Follow @sidiusnova on twitter to find out more and give us feedback!

About

Crunchyroll

Embark on a serene puzzle-platforming adventure in a hand-painted world. Restore life to a magical land as a fairy, solving environmental puzzles and befriending whimsical creatures. Enjoy a peaceful, story-driven experience with a beautiful orchestral soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Hand-painted art style
  • Original orchestral soundtrack
  • Peaceful and meditative gameplay
  • Environmental puzzle solving
  • Encounter charming creatures
  • Optimized for mobile
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MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Exclusive to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Memberships Experience the Magic of a Living Painting Step into the breathtaking world of Hoa with Crunchyroll Games. Officially licensed for mobile, Hoa is a beautifully crafted puzzle platforming adventure that emphasizes serenity, emotional storytelling, and the wonder of exploration. Inspired by hand painted art and timeless animated classics, every moment invites players into a peaceful and immersive journey. THE STORY In Hoa, you play as the titular protagonist, a small but brave fairy with the power to breathe life back into the world around her. After being away for a long time, Hoa returns to her homeland and discovers that its once-vibrant ecosystems need her touch to flourish again. As you traverse through lush forests, hidden caves, and sun-drenched clearings, you will uncover pieces of Hoa’s past and the story of the land itself. CORE FEATURES Breathtaking Hand-Painted Art Step inside a living work of art: Every frame of Hoa is a meticulously crafted painting. From the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy to the soft textures of the moss-covered rocks, the visual style evokes the golden age of hand-drawn animation. If you are a fan of anime aesthetics and lush, organic environments, Hoa offers a visual experience unlike any other on mobile. Outstanding Original Soundtrack Music is the heartbeat of Hoa: The game features a captivating, emotionally charged orchestral score recorded with live instruments. The soundtrack flows dynamically with your movement, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere and pulling you deeper into the game’s enchanting world. Peaceful & Meditative Gameplay Unlike high-stress action games, Hoa is designed to be a cozy gaming experience: There are no ""Game Over"" screens or punishing combat sequences. Instead, the focus is on ""flow."" Navigate the world with intuitive, physics-based movement and solve environmental puzzles that feel natural and rewarding. It is the perfect relaxing game for a quiet evening. Lovely & Quirky Creatures The forest is alive with personality: Along your journey, you will encounter a variety of magical creatures. These inhabitants aren’t obstacles; they are your friends. Some will provide a boost to reach higher platforms, while others share silent stories of the forest. The character designs are charming, whimsical, and deeply rooted in nature-inspired fantasy. Optimized for Mobile & Crunchyroll As part of the Crunchyroll Games library, Hoa has been perfectly optimized for touchscreens: Experience fluid controls and high-definition visuals that make the hand-painted world pop on your mobile device. With no ads and no in-app purchases for members, your immersion remains unbroken. WHY PLAY HOA? In a world of fast-paced games, Hoa offers a rare sanctuary. It is a 2D platformer that respects your pace. Whether you are solving a light logic puzzle, jumping across giant leaves, or simply sitting still to listen to the piano score, you are participating in a story about the connection between all living things. Download Hoa today and discover why it’s celebrated as one of the most visually stunning indie games of the decade. Your journey home begins now. ---- Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after airing in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy/ https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Sidius Nova4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crunchyroll at daily against Sidius Nova's every 3 months. Crunchyroll also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Sidius Nova sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sidius Nova against 4.3 for Crunchyroll. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 35 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidius Nova ships an update every 3 months, Crunchyroll daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sidius Nova versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidius NovaCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (49 ratings) — better4.3 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB2.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperStefan SchmittCrunchyroll, LLC

Bugs and requests

Sidius Nova

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Occasional crashing
  • Repeated crashing during combat
  • Crashing when fighting mothership
  • Game progress not syncing between devices
  • App leaves residual files after uninstallation

Requested features

16 requests
  • Add multiplayer/hot seat/skirmish
  • Add longer single player campaign
  • Add more frequent dialogue
  • Add meaningful player-driven plot choices
  • Add 'back' button for dialogue
Show 11 more
  • Option to skip mothership death animation
  • Rework research point system
  • Add bonus for multiple fleets
  • Improve mothership strength/abilities
  • Add iPad version/support
  • Add iPhone 5 screen support
  • Add Game Center support
  • Add cloud saving system
  • Add endless mode
  • Add asynchronous multiplayer
  • Add fast forward button

Crunchyroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidius Nova

One-time3
  • Genius (RP earned x2)$0.99
  • Laboratory (8,000 RP)$1.99
  • Singularity (Unlock Everything)$3.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Sidius Nova free?
Sidius Nova 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, Sidius Nova or Crunchyroll?
Sidius Nova is rated higher. Sidius Nova averages 4.4 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.
Do Sidius Nova or Crunchyroll have ads?
Neither Sidius Nova nor Crunchyroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidius Nova or Crunchyroll?
Sidius Nova ships an update every 3 months, and Crunchyroll daily. Most recently, Sidius Nova was updated on October 16, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 19, 2026.

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