Comparison

Crunchyroll Manga vs ONE PIECE BASE(EN)

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

Head to head
About

Crunchyroll Manga

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
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If you love anime, manga is the next step into the stories and worlds that made it all possible. Crunchyroll Manga is a dedicated app with hundreds of titles ready to explore, from the series behind your favorite shows to new stories waiting to be discovered. Dive into fan-favorites like My Dress-Up Darling, The Apothecary Diaries, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Bungo Stray Dogs, Delicious in Dungeon, Bocchi the Rock, and so much more. With a growing library of new chapters and titles, there’s always something fresh to discover. Whether you’re just starting out or curious to go deeper, this is your place to read, connect, and experience more of what makes anime and manga so powerful. Unlimited Manga, Anywhere, Anytime With unlimited reading included in your subscription, Ultimate members can enjoy an extensive catalog spanning multiple licensors, ensuring access to all your favorite series in one place. Mega and Fan members can still explore the full catalog for a small additional fee. The Ultimate Reading Experience Enjoy an ad-free reading experience across mobile and tablet with your membership. Read seamlessly across multiple devices with automatic sync, so you can pick up right where you left off—anytime, anywhere. Explore stories across diverse genres, from shonen and adventure to romance and fantasy, and more. Keep your focus on the art and storytelling that make manga special. Download chapters to read offline and on the go, ensuring your favorite titles are always within reach. Whether it’s a gripping cliffhanger or a relaxed weekend binge, Crunchyroll Manga adapts to your schedule. Tailor Your Experience, Your Way Whether you’re reading on your commute or curled up at home, Crunchyroll Manga lets you personalize every detail, scroll right-to-left or top-to-bottom, switch between light and dark modes, and enjoy cinematic two-page spreads in landscape view for a more immersive, artist-intended experience. Curated Just for You Discover new series effortlessly with curated recommendations and lists made just for you, based on your favorite genres and reading habits. Build your reading list by bookmarking content and returning to read it when you’re ready. More Ways to Engage Proactively share reviews to help shape the future of Crunchyroll Manga. As the app continues to evolve, expect exciting updates designed to enhance your experience even further. Start your manga adventure today with Crunchyroll Manga—the ultimate destination for fans who want to dive deeper into the worlds they love. Privacy Policy: https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.crunchyroll.com/tos

About

ONE PIECE BASE(EN)

Dive into the complete One Piece manga, read from the start, or jump to your favorite arcs. Enhance your understanding with video summaries and create custom wanted posters with an exclusive portrait generator.

Highlights
  • Read entire One Piece manga
  • Video story summaries
  • One Piece-style portrait generator
  • Create custom wanted posters
  • Pick up where you left off
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Read One Piece anytime, anywhere! Start reading from the beginning, pick up where you left off, or revisit your favorite parts! This is the new manga app exclusively for One Piece! ■Relive One Piece with ONE PIECE BASE! This app contains the entire One Piece adventure so far — a story spanning over 1,000 chapters! Reread any of your favorite moments anytime, anywhere! ■Learn More About the Story Through ONE PIECE BASE! Watch video summaries that help you understand and follow along with each saga! Dive deeper into the story! ■One Piece Portrait Generator! Ever wanted an Eiichiro Oda-style illustration of yourself?! Check out the One Piece Portrait Generator only available on ONE PIECE BASE! Convert photos of you or your friends into One Piece-style portraits and create your very own wanted posters! Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Website: https://bandainamcoent.co.jp/english/ By downloading or installing this app, you agree to the Bandai Namco Entertainment Terms of Service. Terms of Service: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.bandainamcoent.co.jp/privacy/ Note: This game contains some items available for in-app purchase that can enhance gameplay and speed up your progress. In-app purchases can be disabled in your device settings, see https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304 for more details. This application is distributed under the official rights from the license holder.

Screenshots

Crunchyroll Manga4 screens
ONE PIECE BASE(EN)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crunchyroll Manga at 4.4 against ONE PIECE BASE(EN)'s 3.6. Crunchyroll Manga also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 37) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). ONE PIECE BASE(EN)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Manga sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and ONE PIECE BASE(EN) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crunchyroll Manga holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crunchyroll Manga has 2.2K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Crunchyroll Manga's written reviews are positive against 36% of ONE PIECE BASE(EN)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crunchyroll Manga ships an update fortnightly, ONE PIECE BASE(EN) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crunchyroll Manga versus ONE PIECE BASE(EN): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrunchyroll MangaONE PIECE BASE(EN)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.2K ratings) — better3.6 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews35.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K — better37
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB146 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCrunchyroll, LLCBandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Customer experience

Crunchyroll Manga

All ratings2,103 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral18.6%
Negative47.5%

ONE PIECE BASE(EN)

All ratings37 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

User reviews

Crunchyroll Manga

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ONE PIECE BASE(EN)

From 37 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for reading One Piece manga
  • 💡 Immersive and convenient experience
  • 🎨 Fun wanted poster generator

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive, with many paid features
  • 📚 Subpar manga quality and selection
  • 🤖 AI-generated content can be low quality

Bugs and requests

Crunchyroll Manga

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Error code (13001)
  • Premium features not working as expected

Requested features

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

ONE PIECE BASE(EN)

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Laggy and buggy performance
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make manga chapters free to read
  • Add more interactive and creative content
  • Improve overall app quality and performance

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Crunchyroll Manga

Subscriptions6
  • Fan Manga [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Mega Fan Manga [Monthly]7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Ultimate Fan Manga [Monthly]7 Days trial$17.991 Month
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  • Fan Manga [Annually]7 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • Mega Fan Manga [Monthly]7 Days trial$174.991 Year
  • Ultimate Fan7 Days trial$179.991 Year
4 purchases

ONE PIECE BASE(EN)

One-time4
  • Conversion_ticketA$2.99
  • Conversion_ticketB$5.99
  • BerryA$6.99
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  • Conversion_ticketC$8.99

Questions

Is Crunchyroll Manga free?
Crunchyroll Manga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ONE PIECE BASE(EN) free?
ONE PIECE BASE(EN) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll Manga or ONE PIECE BASE(EN)?
Crunchyroll Manga is rated higher. Crunchyroll Manga averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while ONE PIECE BASE(EN) averages 3.6 from 37 ratings.
Do Crunchyroll Manga or ONE PIECE BASE(EN) have ads?
Crunchyroll Manga shows ads; ONE PIECE BASE(EN) does not.
Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll Manga or ONE PIECE BASE(EN)?
Crunchyroll Manga ships an update fortnightly, and ONE PIECE BASE(EN) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Crunchyroll Manga was updated on November 12, 2026 and ONE PIECE BASE(EN) on November 6, 2026.

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