Comparison

RiceballDb 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

RiceballDb

Discover new anime and manga, track your progress, and get notified about new releases. Browse current, finished, and upcoming seasons, explore related content, and save your favorites to personalized lists.

Highlights
  • Discover new anime and manga
  • Browse current, finished, and upcoming seasons
  • Track watched episodes and read chapters
  • Save anime and manga to lists
  • Get notified of new releases
  • View related anime and manga
  • Rate content
Features
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Discover New Anime and Manga • Looking for new content? Browse anime airing new episodes and manga releasing new chapters. • Want to binge a series? See what finished airing last season. • Tired of playing catch up? Take a peek at what's scheduled for next season. • Not sure of the chronological order of a series? Or want to see if your favorite manga got turned into an anime? Check out the Related section. • Feel like something new but familiar? See what's Recommended for a specific anime or manga. • Search all anime and manga in the AniList database by title. Save Anime and Manga • Save anime or manga to one of your lists with the tap of a + button. • Get notified when new episodes air for saved shows. Track Your Progress • Keep track of what you've already watched and read, down to the episode and chapter. • Rate anime or manga by tapping on the average score. • Tap 'Stream...' or 'Read...' to visit your favorite external content providers.¹ • Head to your profile to see your recent activity and overall stats. ¹ RiceballDb is not a streaming service. RiceballDb does have external links for some content to unaffiliated streaming services and content providers. RiceballDb is not affiliated with AniList.co.

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

RiceballDb4 screens
Risuto for AniList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RiceballDb at 5.0 against Risuto for AniList's 4.4. RiceballDb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Risuto for AniList's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Risuto for AniList sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RiceballDb asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RiceballDb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Risuto for AniList has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RiceballDb ships an update weekly, Risuto for AniList every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RiceballDb versus Risuto for AniList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiceballDbRisuto for AniList
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews—69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings228 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB28 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAditya BhatBatson Seales

Customer experience

RiceballDb

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Risuto for AniList

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

In-app purchases

None

RiceballDb

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Risuto for AniList

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

Questions

Is RiceballDb free?
RiceballDb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Risuto for AniList free?
Risuto for AniList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RiceballDb or Risuto for AniList?
RiceballDb is rated higher. RiceballDb averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Risuto for AniList averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.
Do RiceballDb or Risuto for AniList have ads?
Neither RiceballDb nor Risuto for AniList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RiceballDb or Risuto for AniList?
RiceballDb ships an update weekly, and Risuto for AniList every 2 weeks. Most recently, RiceballDb was updated on September 25, 2026 and Risuto for AniList on September 29, 2026.

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