Kansō vs Ani
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kansō
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Kansō is your personal anime and manga companion. Track what you're watching, rate your favorites, write reviews, and connect with friends who share your passion. FEATURES ◆ ANIME TRACKING Track your watching progress with status like Watching, Completed, Plan to Watch, On Hold, and Dropped. Rate anime from 1-10 and write detailed reviews. ◆ MANGA TRACKING Keep up with your reading list. Track chapters, rate manga, and share your thoughts with the community. ◆ SOCIAL Follow friends and see what they're watching. Discover new anime through their ratings and reviews. Share your favorites and build your otaku network. ◆ DISCOVER Browse current season anime, explore top-rated series, and find your next obsession. Search by title to find any anime or manga. ◆ PERSONAL STATS View your watching statistics, favorite genres, and track your anime journey over time. ◆ BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Dark theme designed for comfortable viewing. Clean interface that puts your content first. Start your organized anime and manga journey today with Kansō! Note: Anime and manga information provided by Jikan API (MyAnimeList database).
Ani
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**Ani-With** is the all-in-one anime app that uses AI to find anime events near you. **AI Anime Event Search** Just enter a location, date, and time of day — our AI automatically searches for anime events in your area. Voice actor concerts, anime music festivals, doujinshi markets, cosplay events, and more. **Personalized Search** Register your anime review list or favorite voice actors, and the app will suggest events tailored to your taste. Never miss an event you'd love again. **Anime Pilgrimage Map** Find the real-world locations featured in your favorite anime. Check in via GPS when you visit, and save each spot as a memory. **Voice Actor Fan Features** Save your favorite voice actors and search for events featuring them. **Anime Reviews & Watchlist** Rate anime you've watched on a 0–100 scale and add personal comments. Add upcoming anime to your watchlist so you never lose track. **Quests & Level System** Earn EXP by searching events, checking in at pilgrimage spots, and writing reviews. Level up from "Otaku Apprentice" to "Legendary Otaku"! **Multilingual Support** Available in Japanese, English, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. **Easy Sign-In** Sign in with your Google or Apple account. Your favorites and data are synced to the cloud. --- **Perfect for fans who want to:** - Attend real-world anime events - Follow voice actor live shows and talk events - Visit anime pilgrimage sites - Track and review their anime history
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Kansō at none against Ani's shown. Kansō also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Kansō ships an update every 2 days, Ani weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kansō | Ani |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oscar Borbon | Kyoji Ohyama |
In-app purchases
Kansō
No in-app purchases
Ani
No in-app purchases









