Comparison

AniBinge vs Sparky

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

Head to head
About

AniBinge

This app syncs with your AniList account to track anime progress, scores, and watch statuses. It provides episode airing schedules, notifications for new releases, and detailed show information. Premium features include a filler-skipping binge planner and franchise watch order.

Highlights
  • AniList account sync
  • Anime progress tracking
  • Episode airing schedules
  • New episode notifications
  • Binge planner
  • Franchise watch order
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AniBinge is the anime tracker built around your AniList account — fast, native, and beautiful on iOS. Sign in with AniList and your entire list appears instantly: every status, every episode of progress, every score, synced everywhere AniList goes. TRACK EVERYTHING • Your real Anime list — Watching, Planning, Completed, Paused, Dropped, Rewatching • Update progress and scores in a tap; changes sync straight to AniList • Browse trending and seasonal anime, search the full catalog, and dive into the details NEVER MISS AN EPISODE • Airing schedule with episode countdowns • Notifications the moment new episodes drop • Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets for what's next GO DEEPER — FREE • Deep Dive on any show: community scores, status breakdowns, themes, characters, and recommendations ANIBINGE PRO Unlock two power features: • Binge Planner — canon-only watch plans that skip filler and recap, with hours saved, skip ranges, and an arc-by-arc roadmap • Franchise Watch-Order — every sequel, movie, and OVA in the right order AniBinge Pro is available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time lifetime unlock. ABOUT AniBinge is an unofficial client for AniList and is not affiliated with AniList. Terms of Use (EULA): https://suneharsandhu.github.io/anibinge-legal/terms.html

About

Sparky

Features
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Track your anime. Never miss an episode. Sparky remembers where you got to in every show you follow and tells you when the next episode is out. WHAT IT DOES • Continue watching - everything you follow on one screen, next episode on top. One tap marks it watched and the count moves on by itself. • Release calendar - every episode of every show you follow, day by day, with its airing time. • Watch order - seasons, movies, OVAs and specials on one page, in the order you're meant to watch them. Filler episodes are flagged, so you can skip them or watch them knowing what they are. • Stats and medals - episodes, hours, days, genres. Medals unlock behind your back and you can pin your three best ones on your profile. • Tier lists that build themselves - rate a series from 1 to 10 and it drops into its row, S down to F. No dragging posters around for twenty minutes. • Lists that are yours - the rewatch pile, the ones you dropped at episode three, whatever you need. THE SOCIAL PART, WITHOUT THE FEED Follow the people you actually talk to about anime and see where they got to in a series. Drop a comment or a GIF under the episode you just finished; anything flagged as a spoiler stays covered until you tap it. Your account can stay private, and you can block whoever you want.

Screenshots

AniBinge3 screens
Sparky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparky at none against AniBinge's 3. AniBinge's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AniBinge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sparky asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AniBinge ships an update daily, Sparky every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AniBinge versus Sparky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAniBingeSparky
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSunehar SandhuGabriele Venosta

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AniBinge

Subscriptions2
  • AniBinge Pro — Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • AniBinge Pro — Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • AniBinge Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

Sparky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AniBinge free?
AniBinge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparky free?
Sparky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AniBinge or Sparky have ads?
Neither AniBinge nor Sparky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AniBinge or Sparky?
AniBinge ships an update daily, and Sparky every 3 days. Most recently, AniBinge was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sparky on October 6, 2026.

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