# Passes vs Crunchyroll Manga

The clearest difference is ads: Passes at none against Crunchyroll Manga's shown. Passes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Crunchyroll Manga's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 653). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Passes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Crunchyroll Manga sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Passes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 653 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Passes's written reviews are positive against 34% of Crunchyroll Manga's.

Passes ships an update every 5 days, Crunchyroll Manga fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passes | Crunchyroll Manga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passes/id6736365906/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-manga/id6737921252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 653 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Passes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763020253) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### Passes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passes/id6736365906)

Connect directly with your favorite creators through exclusive content, one-on-one chats, and personalized experiences. Discover new artists across music, gaming, fitness, and more, while supporting their work with unique merchandise.

**Highlights:** Direct creator communication, Exclusive content access, Livestreams and chats, Limited edition merchandise, Personalized fan experiences, Content across multiple categories

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5 Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| $10 Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| $20 Credit | $29.99 | one-time |
| $55 Credit | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🤩 Excellent content from creators
- 💻 Seamless integration with website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📺 Poor video and image quality
- 💬 Unreliable messaging and notifications
- 🔍 Limited features compared to website

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not playing consistently
- Messages not updating correctly
- Inability to view high-quality media

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust media quality
- Voice messaging for creators
- Improved notification system
- More feature parity with website


### Crunchyroll Manga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-manga/id6737921252)

Explore hundreds of manga titles, from popular anime series to new discoveries. Enjoy unlimited reading with a subscription, download chapters for offline access, and personalize your reading experience with customizable modes and layouts. Discover new series with curated recommendations.

**Highlights:** Extensive manga library, Unlimited reading with subscription, Offline chapter downloads, Cross-device syncing, Customizable reading modes, Personalized recommendations

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fan Manga  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Mega Fan Manga  Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Ultimate Fan Manga  Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Fan Manga  Annually | $139.99 | per year |
| Mega Fan Manga  Monthly | $174.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Fan | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to navigate
- 💡 Integrated with existing subscription
- 👍 Good manga selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Limited catalog compared to expectations
- 🐛 Errors and issues with functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Error code (13001)
- Premium features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Expand manga catalog with more titles and chapters
- Improve free access or lower premium subscription cost
- Add support for more devices and regions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Passes free?

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

### Is Crunchyroll Manga free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Passes or Crunchyroll Manga?

Passes is rated higher. Passes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 653 ratings, while Crunchyroll Manga averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Passes or Crunchyroll Manga have ads?

Crunchyroll Manga shows ads; Passes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Passes or Crunchyroll Manga?

Passes ships an update every 5 days, and Crunchyroll Manga fortnightly. Most recently, Passes was updated on November 8, 2026 and Crunchyroll Manga on November 8, 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.*