# 2 vs Crunchyroll

The clearest difference is price: Crunchyroll at Free against 2's $0.99. Crunchyroll also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5). 2's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Crunchyroll is free to download; 2 costs $0.99 up front. 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crunchyroll holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of 2's written reviews are positive against 20% of Crunchyroll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

2 ships an update monthly, Crunchyroll every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2 | Crunchyroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184/reviews) | **[4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-thunder-ray/id6472821694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 949 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cascadia Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311034757) | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) |

## What reviewers say

### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-cowboy/id850089184)

Embark on a Western adventure in this retro-styled action platformer. Play as a customizable cowboy or cowgirl, explore vast levels, and engage in classic Wild West activities like gambling and riding horses. Become a legend of the old West.

**Highlights:** Customizable cowboy characters, Huge levels to explore, Gamble at casinos, Ride horses and minecarts, Retro Gameboy style graphics, Gamepad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Cents | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9,000 Cents | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Cents | $3.99 | one-time |


### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-thunder-ray/id6472821694)

Experience an arcade-style boxing game with retro visuals and modern gameplay. Engage in intense matches against galactic opponents, utilizing dynamic controls and fluid 2D animation to become the universe's greatest fighter.

**Highlights:** Retro arcade boxing gameplay, HD 2D animation, Touch screen and controller support, Dynamic boxing techniques, Galactic opponent roster, Become Champion of the Universe

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Difficult opponents
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and glitches
- 🔒 Requires Crunchyroll subscription to play
- 🔋 Long waiting times to start matches

**Reported bugs**

- Controls not working
- Dialogue not going away
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Offline/single-player mode
- More character selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2 free?

2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Crunchyroll free?

Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 2 or Crunchyroll?

Crunchyroll is rated higher. 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Crunchyroll averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do 2 or Crunchyroll have ads?

Neither 2 nor Crunchyroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 2 or Crunchyroll?

2 ships an update monthly, and Crunchyroll every 2 months. Most recently, 2 was updated on November 12, 2026 and Crunchyroll on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*