# Crunchyroll vs Chess Music

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess Music at 100% against Crunchyroll's 31%. Chess Music also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Crunchyroll's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Crunchyroll is free to download; Chess Music costs $1.99 up front. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Chess Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crunchyroll has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chess Music's.

Crunchyroll ships an update fortnightly, Chess Music every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crunchyroll | Chess Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-necrodancer/id6502583855/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-music/id6764608024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#130** |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) | [Yvz Digital Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/921581603) |

## What reviewers say

### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-necrodancer/id6502583855)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game where you move to the beat through a dungeon, battling dancing enemies. It features a vast soundtrack, multiple characters, and online multiplayer modes. Unlock upgrades and compete for high scores.

**Highlights:** Roguelike rhythm gameplay, 19 playable characters, Online multiplayer (co-op & vs), Customizable soundtrack, Mod support, Weekly challenges, Touch and controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Good soundtracks
- 📱 Nice adaptation for mobile
- 🎮 Unique play style
- 💯 High replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required
- 🎮 Controller support needed
- 🕹 Rushed porting
- 🛠 Atrocious touch controls
- 🧩 Missing advertised features


### Chess Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-music/id6764608024)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Control a lone Queen in a turn-based survival game against endless enemy pieces. Each move creates a unique musical melody. Survive as long as possible, chain captures for combos, and collect special tiles for advantages. Watch your runs replay as music and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Endless turn-based survival, Musical gameplay with every move, Chain capture combos, Special power-up tiles, Run replays as music, Shareable video soundtracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crunchyroll free?

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

### Is Chess Music free?

Chess Music costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Chess Music?

Chess Music is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 2.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Chess Music averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Crunchyroll or Chess Music have ads?

Neither Crunchyroll nor Chess Music shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Chess Music?

Crunchyroll ships an update fortnightly, and Chess Music every 4 days. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on November 8, 2026 and Chess Music on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crunchyroll or Chess Music?

Crunchyroll currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Chess Music at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*