Comparison

STREAMD Anime vs Bento Anime

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

Head to head
About

STREAMD Anime

Features
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STREAMD is the beautiful, modern way to track every anime you watch — a polished alternative to MyAnimeList and AniList, built for fans who want their watchlist to actually look good. Keep your entire anime life in one place. Mark what you're Watching, Completed, On Hold, Planning, or Dropped, track your episode progress, and pick up exactly where you left off. TRACK EVERYTHING • Five-status library: Watching, Completed, On Hold, Planning, Dropped • Episode-by-episode progress for every series • A clean, fast, beautifully designed library you'll actually enjoy opening NEVER MISS AN EPISODE • "Episodes Today" release calendar shows what's airing now • See exactly when the next episode of the shows you follow drops DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE • Browse by genre, season, and studio • Real community ratings and reviews — see what fans actually think before you commit • A 1–10 rating histogram on every title, not just a single number RATE & REMEMBER • Score everything you watch from 1 to 10 • Build a personal record of every anime you've loved SEE YOUR FANDOM IN NUMBERS • Stats for total anime, episodes, hours watched, and average rating STREAMD PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock: • AI "watch next" recommendations that get smarter as you track • Push reminders the day new episodes of your shows air • Unlimited lists — private collections or shared lists you build with up to 6 friends (free accounts get one) • Achievements and milestone badges • Deeper stats: all-time insights, community comparison, and genre deep-dives • Profile customization STREAMD is a tracker and companion app for discovering and organizing anime — it is not a video player and does not stream episodes. Where-to-watch links point you to the services that carry each show. Start tracking in seconds. Your next favorite anime is one tap away. STREAMD Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. 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. Terms of Use: https://streamdanime.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://streamdanime.io/privacy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Personalized mood-based recommendations
  • Instant anime identification from images
  • Cross-device watchlist syncing
  • Import from MyAnimeList/AniList
  • Streaming service discovery
  • Community reviews and ratings
Features
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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.

Screenshots

STREAMD Anime4 screens
Bento Anime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bento Anime at none against STREAMD Anime's 2. Bento Anime also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. STREAMD Anime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bento Anime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STREAMD Anime ships an update every 3 days, Bento Anime every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STREAMD Anime versus Bento Anime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTREAMD AnimeBento Anime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB41 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJules LabadorYabai Labs, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STREAMD Anime

Subscriptions2
  • STREAMD Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • STREAMD Premium Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Bento Anime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STREAMD Anime free?
STREAMD Anime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bento Anime free?
Bento Anime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STREAMD Anime or Bento Anime have ads?
Neither STREAMD Anime nor Bento Anime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STREAMD Anime or Bento Anime?
STREAMD Anime ships an update every 3 days, and Bento Anime every 5 days. Most recently, STREAMD Anime was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bento Anime on October 31, 2026.

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