Arate vs AniPocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arate
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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.
AniPocket
Explore thousands of anime titles, discover trending shows, and find hidden gems. Get personalized recommendations, save favorites, and test your knowledge with quizzes. Share anime with friends and enjoy a beautiful dark mode interface.
- Discover trending anime
- Browse by season
- Smart search by title/genre
- Find hidden gems
- Personalized recommendations
- Save and organize favorites
- Share anime cards
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AniPocket - Your Ultimate Anime Discovery Companion Discover your next favorite anime with AniPocket! Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just starting your anime journey, AniPocket helps you explore thousands of anime titles with ease. Features: • Discover Trending Anime - Stay up-to-date with what's hot in the anime world • Browse by Season - Find top airing shows and upcoming releases • Smart Search - Quickly find any anime by title, genre, or theme • Hidden Gems - Uncover underrated masterpieces you might have missed • Personalized Recommendations - Get suggestions tailored to your taste • Anime Quiz - Test your anime knowledge and compete with yourself • Favorites Collection - Save and organize your favorite anime • Share Anime - Send a beautiful anime card to friends with cover art and key details • Multi-Language Support - Available in English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese • Beautiful Dark Mode Interface - Optimized for comfortable viewing Whether you're looking for action-packed shonen, heartwarming slice-of-life, or thrilling mysteries, AniPocket has something for everyone. Start your anime adventure today! Contact Us: zetabeam.app@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arate at none against AniPocket's 1. Arate also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. AniPocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Arate ships an update every 2 days, AniPocket every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arate | AniPocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.1 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Siew Yin Tan | Hoi Hei Chow |
In-app purchases
Arate
No in-app purchases
AniPocket
- Remove Ads$1.99
