Comparison

AniDrop vs AniBell

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

Head to head
About

AniDrop

Features
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Your watch list has been lying to you. AniDrop fixes that. Miss a week of releases? Juggling five seasonals at once? AniDrop tracks every episode individually — so you always know exactly where you left off, what aired while you were gone, and what's dropping next. — TRACK SMARTER — PER-EPISODE TRACKING Every broadcast slot is logged separately. Skip a week and AniDrop quietly remembers what you owe — no manual fixing, no "wait, did I watch that one?" CATCH-UP QUEUE One dedicated queue, oldest unwatched episode first. Mark it done, the next one slides in. Getting through a backlog has never felt this satisfying. LOCK-SCREEN & HOME-SCREEN WIDGETS Six variants — from a compact inline countdown to a full episode queue right on your home screen. Within two hours of an episode airing, the lock-screen widget starts counting down silently. Your phone becomes an anime dashboard. LOCAL NOTIFICATIONS Get pinged the moment a new episode drops, in your timezone. No app refresh needed. CUSTOM LISTS Watching, completed, dropped — fine, but you probably need more than that. Build whatever lists make sense for how you watch. MYANIMELIST IMPORT Already tracking on MyAnimeList? Pull everything over in one tap and pick up right where you left off. PROFILE & STATS Total episodes, favourite genres, average rating, watch history — all visualised. Finally, something to show for all those hours. — PRIVACY, FOR REAL — No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Your data lives on EU servers and you can delete it whenever you want. Built by one developer who actually watches anime. --------------------------------------------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://suprise7.github.io/anidrop-legal/ AniDrop Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

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

AniDrop4 screens
AniBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AniDrop at every 2 days against AniBell's every 2 months. AniBell's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AniDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AniBell sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AniDrop ships an update every 2 days, AniBell every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AniDrop versus AniBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAniDropAniBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB71 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGIANNI GROTTOMusa Alperen Demir

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AniDrop

Subscriptions2
  • AniDrop Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • AniDrop Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • AniDrop Pro Lifetime$79.99
10 purchases

AniBell

Subscriptions1
  • AniBell Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time9
  • Isekai Gate$0.99
  • Matsuri Night$0.99
  • Mahō Shōjo$0.99
Show 6 more
  • 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 AniDrop free?
AniDrop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AniBell free?
AniBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AniDrop or AniBell have ads?
Neither AniDrop nor AniBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AniDrop or AniBell?
AniDrop ships an update every 2 days, and AniBell every 2 months. Most recently, AniDrop was updated on October 31, 2026 and AniBell on October 31, 2026.

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