Arate vs SakuraLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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.
SakuraLog
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SakuraLog โ Anime Tracking, Done Right Keep track of everything you're watching, planning to watch, or can't stop rewatching. SakuraLog is a fast, modern anime tracker built for people who actually use their list โ not just start one and forget it. TRACK YOUR WAY Six real statuses โ Watching, Completed, Planning, Paused, Dropped, and Rewatching โ so your list actually reflects where you're at, not just a checkbox. Rate what you've finished, log rewatches, and jump back into any entry in seconds. NEVER MISS AN EPISODE The Schedule tab shows exactly when your next episode airs, with a live countdown for everything you're currently watching. Get notified when a new episode drops, when a series you've completed gets a new season, or when something new matching your taste starts airing โ and mark it watched right from the notification, no digging through menus required. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW Browse what's airing this season, check trending and top-rated rankings, or get personalized recommendations based on what you already love. Search AniList's full library and add anything in one tap. SEE YOUR TASTE, VISUALIZED Your profile breaks down exactly what you watch โ total episodes, completed series, average rating, and a genre breakdown you can view as either a rotating 3D cube or an interactive pie chart.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Arate at none against SakuraLog's shown. Arate also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arate ships an update every 2 days, SakuraLog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arate | SakuraLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days โ better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Siew Yin Tan | Agrim K |
In-app purchases
Arate
No in-app purchases
SakuraLog
No in-app purchases









