# Neon Zone vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is rating: Crunchyroll at 5.0 against Neon Zone's 2.5. Crunchyroll also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Neon Zone's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon Zone sells 3 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 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Neon Zone ships an update every 3 weeks, Crunchyroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neon Zone | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-zone/id6499206288/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-spidersaurs/id6504204237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 301 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PIXFORK GAMES AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623658117) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### Neon Zone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-zone/id6499206288)

Navigate intricate 2D mazes in a futuristic, action-packed arcade game. Control a high-tech vehicle through challenging levels before time runs out, all set to an 80s neon aesthetic and synthwave music.

**Highlights:** Futuristic arcade gameplay, Intricate 2D maze navigation, High-tech vehicle control, Speed-based challenges, 80s neon aesthetics, Synthwave music

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Neon Orbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Neon Orbs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 Neon Orbs | $3.99 | one-time |


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-spidersaurs/id6504204237)

Embark on a co-op run-'n'-gun adventure to defeat dinosaur-spider hybrids. Blast through diverse environments with unique characters and a variety of powerful weapons. Unlock new abilities and choose from three difficulty settings to save humanity.

**Highlights:** Co-op run-'n'-gun action, Two playable characters, Twelve unique weapons, Explosive environments, Unlockable abilities, Three difficulty settings

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neon Zone free?

Neon Zone 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, Neon Zone or Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll is rated higher. Neon Zone averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Neon Zone or Crunchyroll have ads?

Neither Neon Zone nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neon Zone or Crunchyroll?

Neon Zone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crunchyroll every 2 months. Most recently, Neon Zone was updated on October 30, 2026 and Crunchyroll on November 3, 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.*