StreamScouter vs Bento Anime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StreamScouter
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StreamScout instantly shows you where to stream any movie or TV show across 200+ platforms worldwide. Stop wasting time switching between apps to find where something is streaming. Just search, and StreamScout tells you exactly which platforms have it available to stream, rent, or buy in your region. KEY FEATURES: - Universal Search: Find any movie or TV show across Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and 200+ more platforms. - Streaming Availability: See at a glance which platforms offer streaming, rental, and purchase options. - 50+ Regions: Switch between regions to see local availability. Perfect for travelers and expat viewers. - Trending Content: Discover what's trending this week. - Favorites & Watchlist: Save movies and shows you love. Build a watchlist so you never forget what to watch next. - Movie Details: View ratings, cast, genres, trailers, and direct links to IMDb.
Bento Anime
Discover new anime with personalized recommendations based on your mood. Instantly identify anime from images, track your viewing progress, and find where to stream your favorite shows. Connect with a community of fans to share reviews and see what others are watching.
- Personalized mood-based recommendations
- Instant anime identification from images
- Cross-device watchlist syncing
- Import from MyAnimeList/AniList
- Streaming service discovery
- Community reviews and ratings
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Bento Anime helps you discover your next favorite anime. Get personalized recommendations based on your mood, identify anime instantly from screenshots and figures, track what you're watching, discover where to stream, and connect with fellow fans SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at a screenshot, poster, or figure and Bento names the anime in seconds. RECOMMENDATIONS Tell Bento your mood and get shows that fit, not just what's popular. TRACK EVERYTHING Watchlists that sync across devices. Import from MyAnimeList or AniList in one tap. DISCOVER Seasonal charts, trending shows, and where to stream. COMMUNITY Reviews, ratings, and profiles. Follow fans and see what they're watching. Free, no ads. Anime data and images come from AniList and TMDB. Bento uses the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB. Bento is not affiliated with any anime studio or publisher. All artwork is used for identification purposes only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bento Anime at every 5 days against StreamScouter's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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.
StreamScouter ships an update every 5 weeks, Bento Anime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StreamScouter | Bento Anime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Hussain | Yabai Labs, LLC |
In-app purchases
StreamScouter
No in-app purchases
Bento Anime
No in-app purchases
