# Crunchyroll vs Nitelore

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crunchyroll at daily against Nitelore's every 4 days. Crunchyroll also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Nitelore's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month and Nitelore sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nitelore holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 57 respectively.

Crunchyroll ships an update daily, Nitelore every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crunchyroll | Nitelore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-hoa/id6759678068/reviews) | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitelore/id6790147739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) | [Crabware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824719778) |

## What reviewers say

### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-hoa/id6759678068)

Embark on a serene puzzle-platforming adventure in a hand-painted world. Restore life to a magical land as a fairy, solving environmental puzzles and befriending whimsical creatures. Enjoy a peaceful, story-driven experience with a beautiful orchestral soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hand-painted art style, Original orchestral soundtrack, Peaceful and meditative gameplay, Environmental puzzle solving, Encounter charming creatures, Optimized for mobile

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |


### Nitelore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nitelore/id6790147739)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience extreme anti-gravity racing with explosive combat across diverse, spectacular tracks. Compete in various game modes, upgrade your ships, and challenge other players online or through daily challenges. Enjoy customizable controls and cross-platform play.

**Highlights:** Ultraspeed anti-gravity racing, Explosive combat and rival pilots, Multiple game modes (Grand Prix, Time Attack, Elimination, Death Race), Online multiplayer with friends and strangers, Spectacular and diverse tracks, Ship customization and upgrades, Daily challenges and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offworld | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Tour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Cache - 6,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Nitelore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Vault - 18,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Hoard - 40,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Motherlode - 90,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crunchyroll free?

Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nitelore free?

Nitelore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Nitelore?

Nitelore is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Nitelore averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do Crunchyroll or Nitelore have ads?

Neither Crunchyroll nor Nitelore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Nitelore?

Crunchyroll ships an update daily, and Nitelore every 4 days. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on November 13, 2026 and Nitelore on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*