Comparison

Arate vs Chisato

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

Head to head
About

Arate

Features
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This app is a review app about Japan Anime. It allows user quickly check what's anime is on show, what is the original name, description and also type of the anime. The most important is allow all anime fans able to communicate in one channel by expressing their thoughts. In addition, users also able to do discussion inside each of the drama in order to share your point of view and also maybe some tips for others drama fans. This action able to help users do not missed out a good drama or catch up a missing point.

About

Chisato

Easily track your anime progress, never miss new episodes with timely alerts, and discover your next favorite series. This app offers personalized recommendations and integrates with existing tracking services.

Highlights
  • Track anime progress (Watching, Completed, On Hold, Dropped, Plan to Watch)
  • Real-time episode air date schedules and countdowns
  • New episode, delay, and announcement notifications
  • Discover new anime with personalized suggestions
  • Browse seasonal and upcoming anime releases
  • Filter anime by genre, theme, and demographic
  • Import from MyAnimeList
Features
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Chisato is your anime companion — track what you watch, follow the seasonal schedule, and discover what to watch next. No account from another service required. TRACK YOUR WAY Keep your list the way you actually watch: Watching, Completed, On Hold, Dropped, and Plan to Watch. Count episodes as you go, score shows when you finish them, and see your progress at a glance. Your list lives in Chisato — no MyAnimeList or AniList account needed. NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Chisato's schedule follows the broadcast week for you: · See exactly when the next episode airs, with countdowns to the minute · Notifications on new episodes, delays and announcements. · Follow raw, subtitled, or dubbed releases — whichever you actually watch · Know when a show is delayed or on hiatus, and when it comes back · Premieres, finales, and binge drops, all marked on your week DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE · Browse the current season and see what's coming next · Explore upcoming releases before anyone's talking about them · Get suggestions based on what you like · Watch trailers and clips right inside the app while you keep browsing · Filter by genres, themes, and demographics to find your kind of show ALREADY TRACKING SOMEWHERE ELSE? Connect your MyAnimeList account and your library comes with you — statuses, progress, and scores intact. Switch between your Chisato and MAL lists whenever you like. MADE FOR ANIME FANS Set up your profile in minutes: pick the shows you've seen, the genres you love, and how you like to watch. Chisato tailors itself from day one — on iPhone and iPad. Discovering, watching, and tracking anime has never been easier. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://chisatoanime.app/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://chisatoanime.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Arate4 screens
Chisato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arate at none against Chisato's 4. Arate also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chisato sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Arate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arate ships an update every 2 days, Chisato weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arate versus Chisato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArateChisato
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB91 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSiew Yin TanLeonardo Estremadoyro

In-app purchases

None

Arate

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chisato

Subscriptions3
  • Chisato PRO Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PRO 3-Month$9.993 Months
  • Chisato PRO Annually$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Chisato PRO Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Arate free?
Arate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chisato free?
Chisato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arate or Chisato have ads?
Neither Arate nor Chisato shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arate or Chisato?
Arate ships an update every 2 days, and Chisato weekly. Most recently, Arate was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chisato on October 30, 2026.

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