Comparison

Crunchyroll vs Runiverse

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

Head to head
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

Runiverse

Features
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The galaxy is collapsing. Planets are falling, black holes are opening, and alien cats are firing lasers to maintain their cosmic rule. Amidst the chaos, hope remains: Piteudo, a brave space dog sent on a mission to find a new home for life on Earth. In Runiverse, you’ll race across the interplanetary bridge, dodging holes, meteors, and relentless alien attacks. Every tap is a leap toward survival. Get ready for an endless runner full of action, speed, and ever-growing challenges. Test your reflexes, push your limits, and prove you can save the universe. Features: • Tap to jump and dodge obstacles. • Gradually increasing difficulty as you progress. • Cosmic environments packed with danger. • An epic story of courage, speed, and survival. Can you escape before the universe is destroyed? Project developed at the Apple Developer Academy | UCB By: Ana Clara Caldeira, Lizandra Malta, Marcos Albuquerque, Victor Kauê, Victoria Martins Under the guidance of: Thayná, Nadja Caldeira, Victor Hugo

Screenshots

Crunchyroll4 screens
Runiverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runiverse at none against Crunchyroll's 1. Runiverse also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). Crunchyroll's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Runiverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crunchyroll ships an update every 5 months, Runiverse every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crunchyroll versus Runiverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrunchyrollRuniverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB27 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCrunchyroll, LLCMarcos Albuquerque

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month
None

Runiverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runiverse free?
Runiverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crunchyroll or Runiverse have ads?
Neither Crunchyroll nor Runiverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Runiverse?
Crunchyroll ships an update every 5 months, and Runiverse every 2 days. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on August 23, 2026 and Runiverse on September 6, 2026.

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