Comparison

Shockbot vs Crunchyroll

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

Head to head
About

Shockbot

Embark on a mission to reclaim Earth from interdimensional monsters. Wield a precision blaster and a devastating Shock Attack to defeat foes and face a colossal mechanical beast in this action-packed platformer.

Highlights
  • Run-and-gun action
  • Precision blaster combat
  • Devastating Shock Attack
  • Antigravity platforming
  • Epic boss battles
  • Pulsing drum and bass soundtrack
Features
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In the near future, the scientists of Earth have ripped open a portal to another dimension after a high-energy physics experiment has gone horribly wrong. Grotesque monsters from another world have poured into our realm, and all of humankind has fled the planet in fear, unable to fend off the invaders. Enter Shockbot, humanity's last hope for reclaiming their home world. Shockbot is armed with a high precision blaster capable of vaporizing menacing invaders, as well as a devastating Shock Attack to wipe the area clear of foes. Orchestrating the invasion is Ultramech, a powerful hybrid mechanical beast of imposing size, armed with a terrifying laser cannon. Shockbot must destroy Ultramech to put a halt to Earth's invasion, trekking from the insertion point in Horizon City, through monster-infested forests, foreboding caves, an industrial wasteland, to a dreamy cyberpunk skyline. This run-and-gun platformer is reminiscent of classic 16-bit shooters and includes a half a dozen varied and exciting stages, fast-paced action, a cool Shock Attack mechanic to wipe all the enemies off screen, antigravity platforming challenges, and an epic boss battle at the end, all with a pulsing drum and bass soundtrack.

About

Crunchyroll

Pilot powerful mechs to defend Earth from alien invaders in this action-packed arcade shooter. Utilize a full arsenal of weapons and special attacks across diverse environments. Upgrade your robots and face colossal bosses in a fight for humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • Pilot four different mechs
  • Unleash a full arsenal of weaponry
  • Battle across diverse environments
  • Face giant boss enemies
  • Collect gold for upgrades
  • Intuitive touch and controller support
  • Includes ExZeus & ExZeus 2
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Rise up—defend and protect Earth in ExZeus! Hostile alien forces have set their sights on Earth and will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence. The invaders seek to use their advanced technology to annihilate humanity, but they weren’t expecting the people of Earth to counter with sophisticated technology of our own. Enter Project ExZeus, humanity’s last and best defense to repel the otherworldly menace and restore peace to our little blue planet using ultra high-tech fighting robots! Take control of four different robots and blast those aliens back to where they came from in these action-focused arcade style rail shooters! Features: - Give your trigger finger a workout and unleash your full arsenal of weaponry and super attacks against waves of invading alien forces - Battle through urban cityscapes, dense forests, snow-covered mountains, desert wastelands, and even under the sea to eradicate the threat to mankind - Take on giant bosses that will test your skills to their limit while you dodge a hail of attacks and take aim for their weak points - Collect gold during your missions to spend on energy, shields, mega bombs, and more - Intuitive touch screen controls and support for game controllers - This is The Complete Collection which includes ExZeus & ExZeus 2 - Supported Languages: English ———— 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 premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Shockbot4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shockbot at 4.3 against Crunchyroll's 3.0. Shockbot also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 4). Crunchyroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shockbot sells 4 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

Shockbot holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shockbot has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shockbot ships an update every 6 days, Crunchyroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shockbot versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShockbotCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB299 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGlowmatic LLCCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Shockbot

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Crunchyroll

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Shockbot

One-time4
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Buy 50 Atoms$0.99
  • Buy 500 Atoms$4.99
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  • Buy 2000 Atoms$9.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Shockbot free?
Shockbot 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, Shockbot or Crunchyroll?
Shockbot is rated higher. Shockbot averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Shockbot or Crunchyroll have ads?
Shockbot shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Shockbot or Crunchyroll?
Shockbot ships an update every 6 days, and Crunchyroll every 2 months. Most recently, Shockbot was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 19, 2026.

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