# Crunchyroll vs Jumpy Cat

The clearest difference is price: Crunchyroll at Free against Jumpy Cat's $2.99. Crunchyroll also leads on ratings volume (857 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Jumpy Cat's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Crunchyroll is free to download; Jumpy Cat costs $2.99 up front. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month and Jumpy Cat sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jumpy Cat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crunchyroll has 857 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jumpy Cat's.

Crunchyroll ships an update every 2 months, Jumpy Cat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crunchyroll | Jumpy Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-behind-the-frame/id6451390439/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpy-cat-endless-jump/id6760763011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **857** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) | [Maria Theressa Asis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886060038) |

## What reviewers say

### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-behind-the-frame/id6451390439)

An interactive fiction game where you help an aspiring artist complete her final gallery submission. Explore hand-animated worlds, solve puzzles by retouching artwork, and uncover the stories behind each painting. A relaxing experience with a beautiful soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Paint and retouch artwork, Explore panoramic hand-animated worlds, Experience an evocative artist's story, Solve puzzles through art, Relaxing gameplay at your own pace

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Relaxing music
- 💡 Engaging story and puzzles
- 🕰 Perfect game length

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear story elements
- ⏱ Wish it was longer
- 💰 Requires Crunchyroll subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account creation issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More games like this
- Expanded story and content


### Jumpy Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpy-cat-endless-jump/id6760763011)

Guide a cat upward by mastering jump timing and movement in this retro arcade climber. Collect tuna, unlock costumes, and use boosters to extend your runs. Compete on leaderboards for a fun, skill-based experience.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn controls, Gradually increasing challenge, Collect tuna and unlock costumes, Boosters to extend runs, Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snack Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Can | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Tuna | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Feast | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tuna Haul | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crunchyroll free?

Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jumpy Cat free?

Jumpy Cat costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Jumpy Cat?

Jumpy Cat is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while Jumpy Cat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crunchyroll or Jumpy Cat have ads?

Neither Crunchyroll nor Jumpy Cat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Jumpy Cat?

Crunchyroll ships an update every 2 months, and Jumpy Cat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on October 27, 2026 and Jumpy Cat on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*