Comparison

RiceballDb vs Antarctic Press

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
Read full description

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

Antarctic Press

Features
Read full description

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/

Screenshots

RiceballDb4 screens
Antarctic Press4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RiceballDb ships an update weekly, Antarctic Press every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RiceballDb versus Antarctic Press: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiceballDbAntarctic Press
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAditya BhatAntarctic Press

In-app purchases

None

RiceballDb

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Antarctic Press

Subscriptions1
  • Comics and Chill$4.991 Month

Questions

Is RiceballDb free?
RiceballDb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Antarctic Press free?
Antarctic Press is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RiceballDb or Antarctic Press have ads?
Neither RiceballDb nor Antarctic Press shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RiceballDb or Antarctic Press?
RiceballDb ships an update weekly, and Antarctic Press every 5 weeks. Most recently, RiceballDb was updated on November 3, 2026 and Antarctic Press on October 27, 2026.

Other comparisons