Comparison

AnimeDB vs AniBell

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AnimeDB

Features
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AnimeDB — Discover your next obsession AnimeDB is a fast, free, beautifully dark mobile catalogue for the anime you love and the ones you haven't found yet. Powered by AniList. No signup. No subscription. No bloat. WHY FANS CHOOSE ANIMEDB • Trending right now. See what everyone is talking about this week, refreshed straight from AniList. • Browse by genre. 14 hand-picked genres in a single tap — Action, Romance, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, and more. • Seasonal calendar. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall — see what's airing this season at a glance. • Watchlist & recently viewed. Save anything for later, pick up where you left off. • Trailers in-app. Tap a card, watch the official trailer without leaving AnimeDB. • Deep detail pages. Score, status, studio, episodes, synopsis, related series, and "you might also like" recommendations. • Search that keeps up. Type-ahead results with smart debouncing — never wait on a stale result. • Share anything. Send a series to a friend in one tap. • Built for night. True dark theme by default. Easy on the eyes during marathon sessions. • No signup, no subscription. Ads stay conservative — capped frequency, minimal placement, and you can opt out of personalisation in Settings. COMING SOON • Push notifications when a new episode airs • Character & staff pages • Localised UI in more languages MADE BY AN ANIME FAN We built AnimeDB because every other tracker felt slow, dated, or stuffed with ads. AnimeDB is what we want to use ourselves. Got a feature idea or found a bug? Tell us — we read every email.

About

AniBell

Never miss an anime episode again. This app sends instant notifications when new episodes air, helping you track your favorite shows and stay organized with a clean weekly schedule. Enjoy a fast, lightweight experience with personalized controls.

Highlights
  • Instant new episode notifications
  • Track currently airing anime
  • Weekly anime schedule
  • Personalized notification controls
  • Fast and lightweight experience
  • Ad-free
Features
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Never miss a new anime episode again. AniBell helps you stay up to date with your favorite anime by sending instant notifications when new episodes air in Japan. No more checking schedules, websites, social media, or anime databases to find out when an episode is released. Simply track the anime you follow and let AniBell notify you when it's time to watch. FEATURES • Instant notifications for new anime episodes • Track currently airing anime • Clean and easy-to-use weekly schedule • Personalized notification controls • Fast and lightweight experience • No ads, no distractions Whether you follow one anime or an entire seasonal lineup, AniBell helps you stay organized and never miss a release. Download AniBell and stay one episode ahead. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anibell.net/privacy

Screenshots

AnimeDB4 screens
AniBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnimeDB at none against AniBell's 15. AnimeDB also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). AniBell's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AniBell sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AnimeDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AnimeDB versus AniBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimeDBAniBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB71 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFozilbek ImomovMusa Alperen Demir

In-app purchases

None

AnimeDB

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

AniBell

Subscriptions6
  • AniBell Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AniBell Plus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • AniBell Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • AniBell Plus Annual$9.991 Year
  • AniBell Plus Annual$19.991 Year
  • AniBell Plus Annual$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • Isekai Gate$0.99
  • Matsuri Night$0.99
  • Mahō Shōjo$0.99
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  • Mecha Hangar$0.99
  • Matsuri Night$1.99
  • Mahō Shōjo$1.99
  • Mecha Hangar$1.99
  • Theme Pack Bundle$2.49
  • Theme Pack Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is AnimeDB free?
AnimeDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AniBell free?
AniBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AnimeDB or AniBell have ads?
AnimeDB shows ads; AniBell does not.

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