RiceballDb vs Antarctic Press
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Antarctic Press
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It's time for some Comics and Chill with Antarctic Press! Explore a vast collection of legendary indie comics, fan-favorite series, and exclusive digital content—all in one place! Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Antarctic Press, our app gives you instant access to classic and new comics anytime, anywhere. Browse an ever-expanding collection of Antarctic Press digital comics, including fan-favorite titles, rare releases, and exciting new content. Buy individual comics or subscribe for unlimited access and download them for offline reading. Enjoy a smooth, high-resolution comic reader with intuitive swipe gestures, pinch-to-zoom, and progress tracking. Curate your own digital comic collection by adding favorite series to your shelf for easy access. Never lose your place—pick up right where you left off with automatic progress tracking. Purchase issues or manage your subscription through Stripe-powered secure payments. Built by fans and for fans, we’re constantly updating and improving based on community feedback! Subscription Details: Comics & Chill Subscription: Unlock the entire Antarctic Press library for just $4.99/month! Download for Offline Reading – Read anywhere, even without an internet connection. Cancel Anytime – No long-term commitments, just unlimited comic enjoyment! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiceballDb at none against Antarctic Press's 1. RiceballDb also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Antarctic Press's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Antarctic Press sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. RiceballDb asks for nothing beyond the download.
RiceballDb ships an update weekly, Antarctic Press every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RiceballDb | Antarctic Press |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aditya Bhat | Antarctic Press |
In-app purchases
RiceballDb
No in-app purchases
Antarctic Press
- Comics and Chill$4.991 Month









