Best Anime Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Crunchyroll, this is the deeper bench. 245+ anime apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Anime Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CrunchyrollCrunchyrollFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesNov 2026
2AnimeKai : Watch AnimeAnimeKai : Watch AnimeFree4.3★ (17K)NoNoNov 2026
3HIDIVEHIDIVEFree2.1★ (5.3K)NoYesNov 2026
4AnimeX: Anime on TitanAnimeX: Anime on TitanFree4.5★ (39K)YesNoNov 2026
5AniWatch - Ai Anime HubAniWatch - Ai Anime HubFree4.3★ (273)YesNoNov 2026
6Venabox : Anime Slayer PlusVenabox : Anime Slayer PlusFree4.1★ (7K)YesNoNov 2026
7AniHub Max - Anime WorldAniHub Max - Anime WorldFree4.4★ (817)YesYesNov 2026
8Legion Anime : Anime Plus FlvLegion Anime : Anime Plus FlvFree4.5★ (4.7K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Anime

Crunchyroll#1

Crunchyroll by Crunchyroll, LLC

Stream anime shows and movies
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😐(1.5M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Entertainment
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Access the world's largest anime library, featuring new episodes shortly after they air in Japan. Stream a vast collection of anime shows, movies, and exclusive music content with options for ad-free viewing and offline downloads.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for watching anime
  • 👍 Huge variety of anime content
  • 👍 Affordable premium subscription
  • 🚀 Smooth app performance

Room to Improve

  • 💥 Too many ads for free users
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Logging out issues and account problems
  • 🔍 Limited content selection compared to other services
AnimeKai : Watch Anime#2

AnimeKai : Watch Anime by Iliass Rabib

Your Ultimate Anime Companion
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.3(17K ratings)
Free
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Discover and track thousands of anime series with this comprehensive companion app. Browse trending and top-rated shows, access detailed information, and compare titles side-by-side to find your next favorite. Organize your watchlist and track your progress with ease.

2.1😞(5.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#50in Entertainment
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Discover a vast library of anime, from fantasy and romance to thrillers and isekai. This service offers uncensored simulcasts, new dubs, classics, and niche titles for dedicated fans. Dive into a diverse collection and find your next obsession.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quickly improving
  • 👍 Good selection of anime
  • 👍 Decent app functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 👎 Terrible user interface and navigation
  • 👎 Missing key features like skip/rewind buttons
  • 👎 Inconsistent episode tracking and resume playback
  • 👎 Subtitles issues (placement, language switching)

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FAQ about Anime

What are the best anime apps for iPhone?
Crunchyroll tops our anime apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.5M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top anime apps we rank are free to download, including Crunchyroll and AnimeKai : Watch Anime.
Crunchyroll shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 245+ anime apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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