Comparison

Crunchyroll vs Recontroller

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

Head to head
About

Crunchyroll

Experience a fresh take on classic puzzle action with bomb-throwing mechanics and hand-drawn graphics. Engage in an epic single-player campaign against massive bosses or compete in a last-Ponpu-standing deathmatch. Supports touch controls and game controllers.

Highlights
  • Classic puzzle action reimagined
  • Epic single-player campaign
  • Massive boss battles
  • Deathmatch multiplayer mode
  • Egg-based arsenal
  • Touch and controller support
Features
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Inspired by the classic action puzzle gameplay, Ponpu takes the concept in a new direction, adding new mechanics and features while packaging it in super-slick, hand-drawn graphics. Play through the epic single-player campaign where you’ll face off against some of the coolest boss fights you’ve ever seen, in a race to defeat the almighty Duck-God and to stop him from resetting the universe. Features: - A fresh take on a classic game concept - An epic campaign with massive bosses - Deathmatch – The Last Ponpu standing wins! - The most epic egg-based arsenal ever witnessed! - Intuitive touch screen controls as well as full support for game controllers - Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Simplified Chinese ———— 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! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

About

Recontroller

Experience a unique shooting game blending retro pixel art with sci-fi visuals. Anticipate enemy fire from the depth of the screen while engaging in fast-paced combat. Level up frequently to enhance abilities and enjoy satisfying hits.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphics blend
  • Nostalgic pixel art with sci-fi visuals
  • Anticipate bullets from screen depth
  • Frequent level-ups and ability enhancements
  • Simple tap and stick controls
  • Satisfying hit sensation
Features
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Recontroller is a shooting game that integrates 2D and 3D graphics, offering beautiful yet nostalgic visuals with simple gameplay. Players progress through stages by shooting various types of bullets to defeat enemies. Defeating enemies grants experience points, with level-ups enhancing the player's abilities. Each stage features four types of enemies and bosses, each with unique characteristics. --- Features of this game is --- - Pixel graphics combined with a vintage TV filter evoke a sense of nostalgia - Sci-fi inspired visuals - Innovative design in the shooting game genre - Satisfying impact with every hit - Frequent opportunities for level up - Intuitive and simple controls --- Bullets Coming from the Depth --- The trajectory of enemy bullets, originating from the depth of the screen, can be anticipated by the trails of light, providing a new shooting game experience. Players need to be aware of the bullets approaching from the depth while dealing with the enemy fire at the forefront. --- Retro × Sci-Fi Graphics --- The game boasts graphics that balance retro pixel art with a futuristic, sci-fi ambiance, offering a unique and mysterious gaming experience. --- Addictive Hit Sensation and Growth Realization --- Players can enjoy the pleasure of defeating multiple enemies at once. Frequent leveling up allows for continuous play without boredom due to the enhancement of performance. --- Simple control --- "Recontroller" is shooter with simple control. You can shoot by tapping the left side of screen and move the character using the stick in the right side of screen. SNS X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tomii172848332 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiiiikt/

Screenshots

Crunchyroll4 screens
Recontroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crunchyroll at 5.0 against Recontroller's 4.0. Crunchyroll also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Recontroller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume 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. Recontroller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crunchyroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 50% of Recontroller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crunchyroll ships an update every 2 months, Recontroller every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Crunchyroll versus Recontroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrunchyrollRecontroller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size764 MB100 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCrunchyroll, LLCTomoya Uchiike

Customer experience

Crunchyroll

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Recontroller

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month
None

Recontroller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recontroller free?
Recontroller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Recontroller?
Crunchyroll is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Recontroller averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Crunchyroll or Recontroller have ads?
Recontroller shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Recontroller?
Crunchyroll ships an update every 2 months, and Recontroller every 2 days. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on October 30, 2026 and Recontroller on October 24, 2026.

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