Comparison

Crunchyroll vs Avalar

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

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About

Crunchyroll

Embark on a classic RPG adventure with deep dungeon diving and turn-based combat. Assemble a party of unique heroes to explore a vast world, craft powerful items, and battle a variety of enemies. Uncover secrets and survive challenging encounters.

Highlights
  • Classic turn-based combat
  • Randomly generated dungeons
  • Hero party customization
  • Overworld exploration
  • Deep crafting system
  • Unique mana system
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world. You’ll help young Gully on her quest to find her lost father Aramus – a famous hero, who ventured into the dangerous grounds. Gully gets help from 5 unlikely heroes, each with their own unique abilities, perks, items and dungeon skills. Together the party searches for Aramus and discovers what dangers are lurking in the wilds. BATTLE Use classic turn-based combat tactics! Up to three fighters per side will battle it out, in tactically demanding encounters. EXPLORE A huge world awaits brave adventurers! Discover the secrets in the dark and mysterious forests, brace yourself against the icy horrors of in frosty regions, or fight wave after wave of enemies in Tolka’s Arena! CRAFT Each of your six heroes wears armor, carries a weapon, and is equipped with fine magical jewelry – and everything can be crafted. SURVIVE Battle Chasers: Nightwar is packed with enemies! Bandits, Beasts, Demons, Elementals, Machines, Undead – you name it! It’s crucial to react properly to the enemy’s attacks. If you don’t synergize the efforts of your heroes, your adventure will be short-lived. Features: - Classic turn-based combat inspired by the console RPG greats, with a unique overcharge mana system and incredible Battle Bursts. - Action-oriented, randomly generated dungeons loaded with traps, puzzles, and secrets. Use each hero's unique dungeon skills to survive - Choose three of six available heroes to build your adventuring party from the classic Battle Chasers comic series, each with unique abilities, perks, items, and dungeon skills - Explore an overworld peppered with hidden dungeons, rare bosses and randomly appearing friends and foes. - Dive into the deep crafting system, using the unique ingredient-overloading system to create epic items! Battle Chasers: Nightwar was originally developed by Airship Syndicate. ———— 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

Avalar

Embark on an epic fantasy RPG adventure with fast-paced combat and strategic team building. Explore dungeons, battle mythical creatures, and collect diverse characters to upgrade and conquer challenging bosses.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Strategic team building
  • Dungeon raiding
  • Boss battles
  • Character collection
  • Hero upgrades
Features
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Embark on an epic journey in Avalar, an immersive Action RPG set in a fantastical world of medieval mystique. Dive into fast-paced combat, where strategic thinking meets adrenaline-pumping action. Assemble your own team, each with unique abilities and skills, to take on the challenges within the dungeon's depths. RAID THE DUNGEON: Engage in heart-pounding battles as you venture through mysterious dungeons teeming with mythical creatures and ancient secrets. Navigate intricate mazes, overcome traps, and confront hordes of enemies. Your combat skills will be put to the test in this dynamic and engaging experience. CREATE YOUR OWN TEAM: Set your team from a diverse roster of characters, each with their own abilities and elemental power. Build the ultimate team by strategically selecting characters that complement each other. Unleash powerful combos and synergies to overcome even the toughest adversaries. DEFEAT INSANE BOSSES: Challenge colossal bosses that guard the treasures hidden within the depths of Avalar. These mythical creatures will test your team's mettle and strategy. Adapt your tactics, exploit weaknesses, and emerge victorious to claim legendary rewards. COLLECT THE CHARACTERS: Discover a vast array of characters, from valiant knights and mystical mages to cunning rogues and enigmatic creatures. Unlock and collect these characters to diversify your team and uncover the rich lore of Avalar. UPGRADE THE STRENGTH: Forge your heroes into formidable champions by upgrading their skills, talents, and equipment. Enhance your team's strength to face increasingly challenging foes as you progress through the game. Equip the mythical weapon to match your character and dominate the battlefield. Avalar awaits, and only the bravest will prevail. Are you ready to Raid the Dungeon and become a legend in this thrilling fantasy adventure? Download now and embark on an epic quest in a world where danger and glory go hand in hand!

Screenshots

Crunchyroll4 screens
Avalar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Avalar at 4.6 against Crunchyroll's 2.3. Avalar also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Avalar sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avalar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avalar has 152 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 66% of Avalar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crunchyroll ships an update every 5 months, Avalar every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crunchyroll versus Avalar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrunchyrollAvalar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews65.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB2.0 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCrunchyroll, LLCEnigma Publishing Limited

Customer experience

Crunchyroll

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Avalar

All ratings150 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

Crunchyroll

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Avalar

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Game closes by itself in adventure mode
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Hero disappeared after forced update
  • Game crashes every 5 minutes
  • Character gets stuck and does not move during auto-play or grinding
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  • Boss sends party out of arena
  • Cannot read anything due to in-game resolution
  • Experience points not accumulating
  • Equipped weapons disappear
  • Adventure level 30 and cannot upgrade
  • Game crashes after chapter 1-3 on iPhone 7
  • Game closes when playing Arena
  • Experience not increasing from level 49 to 50
  • Game crashes every 5-10 minutes
  • Cannot transfer data from Android to iOS due to lack of Facebook login
  • No Facebook or Google login for iOS

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add keyboard controls for macOS
  • Add Google and Facebook login for iOS
  • Add PvP and rankings
  • Add more summons
  • Add more content
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  • Add better rewards for higher difficulty battles
  • Add Portuguese subtitles
  • Add WASD directional controls for Mac OS
  • Add racial diversity
  • Add more events
  • Add story
  • Add voice acting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month
30 purchases

Avalar

One-time30
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Eternal Sphere Pack 1$0.99
  • 1.99$ Pack$1.99
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  • 2.99$ Pack$2.99
  • 3.99$ Pack$3.99
  • Eternal Sphere Pack 2$4.99
  • Monthly Pass$4.99
  • 4.99$ Pack$4.99
  • 5.99$ Pack$5.99
  • 8.99$ Pack$8.99
  • 9.99$ Pack$9.99
  • Battle Pass Pack 1$9.99
  • Ads Pass$14.99
  • 14.99$ Pack$14.99
  • Monthly Pass Premium$14.99
  • Eternal Sphere Pack 3$14.99
  • 15.99$ Pack$15.99
  • Battle Pass Pack 2$19.99
  • 19.99$ Pack$19.99
  • Eternal Sphere Pack 4$29.99
  • 29.99$ Pack$29.99
  • 39.99$ Pack$39.99
  • Eternal Sphere Pack 5$49.99
  • 49.99$ Pack$49.99
  • 59.99$ Pack$59.99
  • 69.99$ Pack$69.99
  • 79.99$ Pack$79.99
  • 89.99$ Pack$89.99
  • Eternal Sphere Pack 6$99.99
  • 99.99$ Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Avalar free?
Avalar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Avalar?
Avalar is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Avalar averages 4.6 from 152 ratings.
Do Crunchyroll or Avalar have ads?
Neither Crunchyroll nor Avalar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Avalar?
Crunchyroll ships an update every 5 months, and Avalar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on October 30, 2026 and Avalar on October 30, 2026.

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