Comparison

MyAniList vs AniHunter

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

Head to head
About

MyAniList

This app helps users track and discover anime and manga with a beautiful, native interface. It allows for easy list management, offline syncing, detailed content viewing, and community interaction. Enhanced features are available through an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Track anime and manga lists
  • Offline syncing
  • Detailed content information
  • New episode notifications
  • Discover trending and upcoming titles
  • Socialize with friends' lists
  • Customizable interface with premium
Features
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MyAniList is the best app to track and discover your anime and manga on iOS! Built for AniList.co users who want a beautiful, native experience for managing their lists and connecting with the anime and manga community. KEEP TRACK OF EVERYTHING Find new shows and books effortlessly. Swipe to update episodes and chapters instantly. It also works offline: your changes sync automatically when you're back online. VIEW CONTENT IN STUNNING DETAIL Every anime and manga page is packed with information: ratings, summaries, characters, voice actors, recommendations, and more. See what others think, discover related works, and find new series by your favorite seiyuu. NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Get notified when new episodes of your favorite shows air! Stay on top of seasonal anime with live notifications. DISCOVER NEW ANIME AND MANGA Explore trending shows, popular titles, and upcoming seasons. Search by English or rōmaji titles. Find characters, voice actors, and AniList users with powerful search. SOCIALIZE YOUR LISTS Follow friends on AniList.co and see what they're watching. The activity feed shows global trends and friend updates. Join discussions in comment sections. ENHANCE WITH TOKUBETSU+ Unlock power-user features to supercharge your experience! Use Yuki to provide a new recommendation for you based on what you like. Enhance your app experience even more with custom app icons, themes, and more. --- MyAniList is a third-party app and is not affiliated with AniList.co. This app tracks your anime and manga only. It does not provide the ability to watch content, although some pages may provide links to watch anime from Crunchyroll (A Crunchyroll subscription is required). --- Payment for Tokubetsu+ will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. For more information, please read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy: https://myanilist.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://myanilist.app/termsofuse/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AniHunter

Instantly identify anime titles from screenshots. Discover the exact episode, season, and timestamp of any scene. Access a vast database and find similar titles if a perfect match isn't found.

Highlights
  • Instant anime identification from images
  • Detailed episode and timestamp information
  • Extensive anime database
  • Smart search for similar titles
  • Screenshot analysis for scene recognition
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Ever seen an amazing anime scene but didn't know the name? AniHunter is the ultimate tool for every anime fan. Instantly identify any anime from just a single screenshot. Whether it’s a character you love or a breathtaking scene, AniHunter connects you to the source in seconds. Key Features: - Instant Identification: Upload any image or screenshot to find the anime name. - Detailed Insights: Get the exact episode number, time stamp, and season information. - Comprehensive Database: Powered by a massive library covering thousands of titles. - Smart Search: Can’t find a perfect match? We’ll provide a list of similar results. How it works: 1. Upload or take a photo of an anime scene. 2. Wait a few seconds for our intelligent search to analyze the image. 3. Get the results and start watching! Never miss a great series again. Download AniHunter today and complete your anime watchlist! ---Developed by the Apple Developer Academy Project at UCB.---

Screenshots

MyAniList4 screens
AniHunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyAniList at 69% against AniHunter's 0%. MyAniList also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). AniHunter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). 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. MyAniList sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AniHunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyAniList holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyAniList has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of MyAniList's written reviews are positive against 0% of AniHunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyAniList ships an update every 5 days, AniHunter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MyAniList versus AniHunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyAniListAniHunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB18 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSpacePyroAnderson Moreira Santos

Customer experience

MyAniList

All ratings24,295 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,367 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative21.0%

AniHunter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MyAniList

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Syncing issues between app and website
  • Favorites/list not updating properly
  • Frequent crashes or freezes
  • Verification/login problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Genre/category filtering options
  • Ability to share profile/list with friends
  • Episode/chapter notes/comments
  • Integrated streaming/watching capabilities
  • Improved voice actor/staff information
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  • Merging of multiple seasons into one entry

AniHunter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MyAniList

Subscriptions5
  • Tokubetsu+ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Tokubetsu+ Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Tokubetsu+ Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Tokubetsu+ Yearly (Upgrade)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Tokubetsu+ Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Tips for Development/Features$0.99
  • MyAniList Tokubetsu$2.99
  • MyAniList Tokubetsu$4.99
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  • MyAniList Tokubetsu$9.99
  • Tokubetsu+ Forever$49.99
None

AniHunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyAniList free?
MyAniList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AniHunter free?
AniHunter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyAniList or AniHunter?
MyAniList is rated higher. MyAniList averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while AniHunter averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyAniList or AniHunter have ads?
Neither MyAniList nor AniHunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyAniList or AniHunter?
MyAniList ships an update every 5 days, and AniHunter every 2 months. Most recently, MyAniList was updated on November 12, 2026 and AniHunter on November 3, 2026.

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