Comparison

Ponchorado vs Crunchyroll

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

Head to head
About

Ponchorado

Experience a satirical Wild West survival-action game with roguelite elements. Play as a forgotten stuntman in a 1930s cartoon-style movie set, battling through chaos to achieve recognition and win a prestigious award.

Highlights
  • Satirical Wild West setting
  • Roguelite survival-action gameplay
  • 1930s cartoon art style
  • Battle through movie ruins
  • Defeat ten Gatekeeper Bosses
  • Compete for the BOSSCAR award
Features
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Ponchorado is a satirical Wild West survival-action game with roguelite elements, set in the 1930s cartoon style — taking place in the ruins of a never-finished western movie. Play as Poncho, a forgotten stuntman fighting his way through chaos, clichés, and caricatures in a desperate attempt to finally be seen — and maybe even win the BOSSCAR, the highest honor of the fictional Academy of Cinematic Constructs. But the prize is more than just a symbol of fame — it represents visibility, recognition, and the right to tell your own story. As Poncho, a never-credited side character, you’ll battle your way through a fragmented film world full of bizarre gatekeepers, lost scenes, and unleashed characters — all fighting for their place in a movie that was never finished. Your goal: Defeat all ten “Gatekeeper Bosses” to nominate yourself for the BOSSCAR — and maybe, at last, rise from forgotten extra to true leading role.

About

Crunchyroll

Experience an electronic music rhythm game with intuitive controls and visually stunning levels. Match colors and beats by spinning, tapping, and flicking a wheel. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock customizations.

Highlights
  • Analogue-inspired controls
  • Hand-made levels
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Licensed electronic music tracks
  • Unlockable customizations
  • Global leaderboards
  • Accessibility features
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MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - Exclusive to Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Memberships Enter the Rhythm Dimension! Spin Rhythm XD is an electronic music rhythm game with fluid, analogue-inspired controls, stunning reactive backgrounds and fully hand-made levels. Features: - TAKE CONTROL. Spin, tap, flick and scratch a wheel to match colors and beats. - MASTER. Precise, hand-made charts across 5 difficulties (Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert and the brutal XD difficulty). - MUSIC. Over 70 licensed tracks from Nitro Fun, Au5, Moe Shop, Hyper Potions, Haywyre, Camellia, Anamanaguchi, Akira Complex, Teminite, Anomalie, Pegboard Nerds, Tokyo Machine, 2Mello and more. - CUSTOMIZE. Beat your high scores and level up to unlock wheel skins, UI skins and more. - ENJOY. Comprehensive accessibility features including custom colors, track speeds, low impact visuals and more. - COMPETE. Hone your skills and work your way to the top of the global leaderboards! ____________ Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy ad-free streaming - 1,300+ titles, 46,000+ episodes, and simulcasts shortly after they air in Japan. Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan memberships also include offline viewing, Crunchyroll Store discounts, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, multi-device streaming, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

Screenshots

Ponchorado4 screens
Crunchyroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crunchyroll at none against Ponchorado's shown. Ponchorado's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Ponchorado 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ponchorado holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Ponchorado's written reviews are positive against 58% of Crunchyroll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ponchorado ships an update every 3 weeks, Crunchyroll monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ponchorado versus Crunchyroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPonchoradoCrunchyroll
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (78 ratings) — better4.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB1.1 GB
Age rating12+9+
Developerseal Media GmbHCrunchyroll, LLC

Customer experience

Ponchorado

All ratings69 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Crunchyroll

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative36.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ponchorado

One-time3
  • Money Package S$2.99
  • Money Package M$8.99
  • Money Package L$14.99
1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]$13.991 Month

Questions

Is Ponchorado free?
Ponchorado 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, Ponchorado or Crunchyroll?
Ponchorado is rated higher. Ponchorado averages 4.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 4.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Ponchorado or Crunchyroll have ads?
Ponchorado shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Ponchorado or Crunchyroll?
Ponchorado ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crunchyroll monthly. Most recently, Ponchorado was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crunchyroll on October 30, 2026.

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