# Anime Explorer vs Anime.com

The clearest difference is rating: Anime.com at 5.0 against Anime Explorer's 3.8. Anime.com also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 5). Anime Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Anime.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anime Explorer | Anime.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-explorer/id6474981106/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animecom/id6780653193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ventura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693956928) | [Chiru Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714013435) |

## What reviewers say

### Anime Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-explorer/id6474981106)

Explore a vast anime universe with instant access to information, recommendations, and reviews. Stay updated on releases, track your favorites, and share exciting news. Personalize your device with wallpapers and discover fun facts.

**Highlights:** Instant anime information and recommendations, Personalized favorite tracking, Shareable anime news and facts, Audio news feature, Weekly show schedule view, Downloadable anime wallpapers, Casting and character details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Anime.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animecom/id6780653193)

Connect with fellow anime enthusiasts, track your viewing progress, and discover new series. Share your opinions through reviews, tier lists, and episode discussions. Find official merchandise and build your anime community.

**Highlights:** Track anime watching status, Rate and review shows, Create tier lists and rankings, Discover new anime recommendations, Shop official anime merchandise, Join episode discussions, Connect with other fans

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anime Explorer free?

Anime Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Anime.com free?

Anime.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Anime Explorer or Anime.com?

Anime.com is rated higher. Anime Explorer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Anime.com averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Anime Explorer or Anime.com have ads?

Neither Anime Explorer nor Anime.com shows ads.

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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.*