# Boxbound vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is ads: Crunchyroll at none against Boxbound's shown. Crunchyroll also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Boxbound's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boxbound sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crunchyroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boxbound has 133 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Boxbound's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crunchyroll's.

Boxbound ships an update weekly, Crunchyroll daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boxbound | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxbound-package-puzzles/id6471577718/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-raging-loop/id6738067935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Linus Lindberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/906397538) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### Boxbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxbound-package-puzzles/id6471577718)

Engage in a story-driven endless puzzle game set in a satirical workplace. Solve package-sorting challenges and adapt to dynamic events while a larger narrative unfolds outside. Features endless levels, mini-games, and a compelling, humorous story.

**Highlights:** Endless puzzle gameplay, Dynamic events and mini-games, Compelling satirical storytelling, Competitive leaderboards, Relaxing yet intriguing atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Hint Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hint Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hint Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable story and humor
- 👍 Lovable characters
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after accepting privacy policy
- 💡 Concerns about political/ideological aspects

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after accepting privacy policy

**Requested features**

- Release the soundtrack
- Remove political/ideological elements


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-raging-loop/id6738067935)

Experience a psychological horror visual novel set in a mysterious Japanese village. Unravel a complex branching story, make critical choices, and uncover the truth behind an ancient curse and a vengeful werewolf. Rewind your decisions to explore different outcomes and escape the endless cycle of death.

**Highlights:** Psychological horror story, Branching narrative with choices, Story flowchart and rewind feature, Unlockable Revelation Mode, New Game Plus, Tribute to Japanese folklore

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boxbound free?

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

### Is Crunchyroll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boxbound or Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll is rated higher. Boxbound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Boxbound or Crunchyroll have ads?

Boxbound shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boxbound or Crunchyroll?

Boxbound ships an update weekly, and Crunchyroll daily. Most recently, Boxbound was updated on October 13, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 15, 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.*