Comparison

Ice Core vs Crunchyroll

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

Head to head
About

Ice Core

Features
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Dive into a frosty adventure with "Ice Core Refreshed edition"! Become the master of the ice cube and speed through challenges as cold as the look your cat gives when it wants to go outside. Juggle between hot and cold zones with more skill than a penguin in a tuxedo. But remember, melting is not an option! Collect Funky Pieces, unlock mysterious friends, and become the eco-hero that the planet (and your mother) will applaud. Ready for a race as cool as you in sunglasses inside an igloo? Download now and show the world that you're hotter than global warming!

About

Crunchyroll

This is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game where you move to the beat through a dungeon, battling dancing enemies. It features a vast soundtrack, multiple characters, and online multiplayer modes. Unlock upgrades and compete for high scores.

Highlights
  • Roguelike rhythm gameplay
  • 19 playable characters
  • Online multiplayer (co-op & vs)
  • Customizable soundtrack
  • Mod support
  • Weekly challenges
  • Touch and controller support
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Crunchyroll Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan Membership Required Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move on the beat to navigate an ever changing dungeon while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more. Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own iTunes collection! FEATURES: • Descend into the crypt as 19 playable characters with unique play styles and challenges, including Hatsune Miku! • Online cross-platform multiplayer support for up to 8 players in co-op and vs modes! • Jam out to over 45 original songs in Danny Baranowsky’s award winning soundtrack, or set your own beats with songs from your own MP3 collection! (non-DRM) • 6 playable remixes of the entire soundtrack by FamilyJules, A_Rival, Chipzel, OCRemix, Girlfriend Records, and Virt! • Mod support and an integrated mod portal, allowing most aspects of the game to be modified! • “Weekly Challenge" mode, featuring new community-made content each week! • Play with touch controls or a bluetooth controller! GOLD AND LOOT AWAIT Gather diamonds to unlock permanent upgrades and better equipment to traverse deeper into the NecroDancer’s lair. The deeper you go, the more treacherous enemies you’ll face. RACE TO THE TOP Reach great heights as you disco down through the depths of the crypt. Whether you aim to get the highest scores or complete runs in the fastest times, you can compete against a robust community of players in a range of permanent and daily challenges across all characters. ———— 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! https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Ice Core4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ice Core at none against Crunchyroll's 1. Ice Core also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Crunchyroll's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Ice Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ice Core ships an update every 3 days, Crunchyroll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ice Core versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIce CoreCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGrafitoidCrunchyroll, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ice Core

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Crunchyroll

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

Questions

Is Ice Core free?
Ice Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ice Core or Crunchyroll have ads?
Ice Core shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Ice Core or Crunchyroll?
Ice Core ships an update every 3 days, and Crunchyroll fortnightly. Most recently, Ice Core was updated on October 27, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 30, 2026.

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