Topic vs Bento Anime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Topic
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Play games with creators + products! A new way to make promotions fun and interactive. Message me if you want to chat with Tim _______ APP OVERVIEW 1. Home: Tim's Favorite content creators + other popular categories (Cooking, Design, Music, etc...) 2. Topics: One new cool topic to learn about each day 3. Games: Fight or Hangout with content creators 4. Search: Discover new creators & items 5. My Profile: Customize your avatar to use in games _______ Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bento Anime
Discover new anime with personalized recommendations based on your mood. Instantly identify anime from images, track your viewing progress, and find where to stream your favorite shows. Connect with a community of fans to share reviews and see what others are watching.
- Personalized mood-based recommendations
- Instant anime identification from images
- Cross-device watchlist syncing
- Import from MyAnimeList/AniList
- Streaming service discovery
- Community reviews and ratings
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Bento Anime helps you discover your next favorite anime. Get personalized recommendations based on your mood, identify anime instantly from screenshots and figures, track what you're watching, discover where to stream, and connect with fellow fans SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at a screenshot, poster, or figure and Bento names the anime in seconds. RECOMMENDATIONS Tell Bento your mood and get shows that fit, not just what's popular. TRACK EVERYTHING Watchlists that sync across devices. Import from MyAnimeList or AniList in one tap. DISCOVER Seasonal charts, trending shows, and where to stream. COMMUNITY Reviews, ratings, and profiles. Follow fans and see what they're watching. Free, no ads. Anime data and images come from AniList and TMDB. Bento uses the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB. Bento is not affiliated with any anime studio or publisher. All artwork is used for identification purposes only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bento Anime at none against Topic's 3. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Topic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Bento Anime asks for nothing beyond the download.
Topic ships an update every 4 days, Bento Anime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topic | Bento Anime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Topic App LLC | Yabai Labs, LLC |
In-app purchases
Topic
- Topic +$29.991 Month
- Topic +$299.991 Year
- Topic +$290.00
Bento Anime
No in-app purchases
