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Best Anime Show Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the anime show apps category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Anime Show Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1CrunchyrollCrunchyrollFree4.8★ (1.5M)YesYesSep 2026
2Play Animes TVPlay Animes TVFree3.9★ (654)YesYesSep 2026
3Venabox : Anime Slayer PlusVenabox : Anime Slayer PlusFree4.1★ (6.8K)YesNoSep 2026
4AnimeX: Anime on TitanAnimeX: Anime on TitanFree4.5★ (38K)YesNoSep 2026
5HAnime - Anime TV SUBHAnime - Anime TV SUBFree2.0★ (46)YesNoSep 2026
6Aniwave: Discover AnimeAniwave: Discover AnimeFree—NoYesAug 2026
7Anime Plus : Anime Show WatchAnime Plus : Anime Show WatchFree4.2★ (38)YesNoSep 2026
8AnimeKai : Watch AnimeAnimeKai : Watch AnimeFree4.3★ (16K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Anime Show Apps

Crunchyroll#1

Crunchyroll by Crunchyroll, LLC

Stream anime shows and movies
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😐(1.5M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Entertainment
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Stream a vast library of anime shows, movies, and exclusive music content. Enjoy ad-free viewing, simulcasts from Japan, and personalized recommendations. Download episodes for offline playback and access exclusive games.

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
Play Animes TV#2

Play Animes TV by Youness Mouajene

portal to the world of anime
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
3.9(654 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily follow your favorite anime series with a vast library of upcoming and complete titles. Organize your watchlist, perform detailed searches, and discover new content through an intuitive interface. Designed for anime enthusiasts, it offers a fluid experience for tracking the latest releases.

Venabox : Anime Slayer Plus#3

Venabox : Anime Slayer Plus by Berkay Defneci

Anime Suge and Manga Planet
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.1😞(6.8K ratings)
FreeAds
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Effortlessly plan and track your anime and manga progress with this comprehensive application. Discover new titles through personalized recommendations, test your knowledge with trivia, and find local screenings. It's your ultimate companion for exploring the world of anime and manga.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app with lots of anime
  • 👍 Wide selection of anime and manga

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Can't watch any anime or read manga
  • 💢 Removed many cartoons and shows
  • 📺 No play button to watch anime
  • 📢 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Complicated and hard to use

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FAQ about Anime Show Apps

What are the best anime show apps for iPhone?
Crunchyroll tops our anime show apps ranking as of September 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 show apps we rank are free to download, including Crunchyroll and Play Animes TV.
Crunchyroll shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ anime show apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app offers a vast library of anime shows, classic favorites, and anime movies. It also features exclusive music videos, concert exclusives, and special performances from top artists worldwide. You can explore various genres like action, adventure, romance, comedy, and fantasy.
Key features include streaming new episodes shortly after they air in Japan (simulcasts), watching anime subbed and dubbed in multiple languages, creating personalized playlists (Crunchylists), and discovering exclusive Crunchyroll Originals. The app also provides ad-free streaming and interactive recommendations.