By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026
Crunchyroll: Anime Streaming
Overview
Entertainment
Crunchyroll, LLC
Free
Dec 20, 2010
$9.99 - $179.99 per item
No
In-App Purchases
Feb 18, 2026
Features
WATCH THE MOST POPULAR AND TOP-RATED ANIME ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Stream new episodes, classic favorites, and anime movies with the Crunchyroll app. Whether you love action-packed anime, heartwarming slice-of-life stories, or fantasy adventures, Crunchyroll offers the largest anime collection online, featuring a massive library of anime shows and movies available on your favorite device. Watch anime ad-free and in high quality—all in one place.
EXCLUSIVE MUSIC VIDEOS AND CONCERTS Get access to thous...
WATCH THE MOST POPULAR AND TOP-RATED ANIME ANYTIME, ANYWHEREStream new episodes, classic favorites, and anime movies with the Crunchyroll app. Whether you love action-packed anime, heartwarming slice-of-life stories, or fantasy adventures, Crunchyroll offers the largest anime collection online, featuring a massive library of anime shows and movies available on your favorite device. Watch anime ad-free and in high quality—all in one place. EXCLUSIVE MUSIC VIDEOS AND CONCERTSGet access to thousands of music videos, concert exclusives, and special performances from top artists worldwide. Watch unique behind-the-scenes footage, live performances, and carefully curated playlists that bring anime soundtracks and J-pop sensations to your screen. APP FEATURES
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Ratings breakdown
3,890,000 reviewsData Safety
- This app may share these data types with third parties Personal info, App activity and 2 others
- This app may collect these data types Personal info, Financial info and 2 others
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can request that data be deleted
Permissions
- read the contents of your USB storage
- modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- read the contents of your USB storage
- modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
- record audio
- view network connections
- full network access
- prevent device from sleeping
- Google Play license check
Developer contact
Name
Crunchyroll, LLC
Address
5750 Wilshire Blvd Ste 110 Los Angeles, CA 90036-3642 United States
Website
https://www.crunchyroll.comPhone
+1 415-796-3560
Support
support@crunchyroll.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is Crunchyroll free to use? high
The app is free to download, but access to the full anime library and features like ad-free viewing, offline downloads, and simulcast episodes requires a paid Crunchyroll Premium subscription. In-app purchases for subscriptions range from $9.99 to $179.99 per item.
Source: app_metadata
Is Crunchyroll appropriate for kids? high
The app has a 'Teen' content rating, meaning it is generally suitable for users aged 13 and older. However, individual anime titles may have their own ratings and can contain mature themes.
Source: app_metadata
Does Crunchyroll have ads? low
The app itself contains ads for free users. Some recent user reviews (February 2026) also report seeing ads even with a premium account, describing them as 'previews.' This suggests the ad-free experience promised for premium users may not be fully reliable for all subscribers.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
How to Use
Download the Crunchyroll app to stream a massive library of Japanese anime, including simulcasts, classics, and exclusive originals, with options for subtitled or dubbed audio. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Step 1: Download and install the Crunchyroll app from the Google Play Store.
- Step 2: Create a free account or sign in to your existing account.
- Step 3: Browse the massive library of over 2,000 anime titles using the search or genre categories (Action, Romance, Fantasy, etc.).
- Step 4: To unlock ad-free streaming, early access to new episodes, and offline viewing, choose and purchase a Premium membership plan (e.g., Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan) through the in-app purchase options.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Watch anime with subtitles (subbed) or with English dubbing (dubbed) where available.
- Create personalized 'Crunchylists' to organize your favorite episodes and shows.
- Access simulcast episodes shortly after they air in Japan.
- Download episodes for offline viewing (Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan members).
This tip is responsive to user complaints in recent reviews #2 (app crashing), #3 (broken watch history sync), and #5 (constant buffering) from the sample, all of which were experienced on mobile. The suggestion to use another device comes from the user's own workaround mentioned in review #2: 'I usually watch on my TV or laptop.'
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), February 11, 2026 to February 23, 2026
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment. The sample was limited to only 5 recent reviews, which heavily skews toward a negative recent experience.
- High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints. None were available here, but the small sample limits generalizability.
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only. All claims in this analysis are low-confidence due to the small sample.
- No real-world app testing was conducted.
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version.
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Largest anime collection online with a massive library of shows and movies.
Theme 'Extensive anime library' identified in app description
Evidence (1)
“Crunchyroll offers the largest anime collection online, featuring a massive library of anime shows and movies”Rating: 5★ N/A - Offers ad-free streaming and early access to new episodes with Premium subscription.
Theme 'Premium benefits' identified in app description
Evidence (1)
“Ad-free streaming—enjoy your favorite anime without interruptions. Early access to new episodes”Rating: 5★ N/A - Provides exclusive music videos, concerts, and behind-the-scenes content from top artists.
Theme 'Exclusive music content' identified in app description
Evidence (1)
“Get access to thousands of music videos, concert exclusives, and special performances from top artists worldwide.”Rating: 5★ N/A
Cons
- Watch history sync is broken, failing to track progress across devices accurately.
Theme 'Broken watch history sync' identified in recent_review #3
Evidence (1)
“The watch history sync is broken and incredibly frustrating. No matter the device, the app fails to keep a correct record of where I left off.”Rating: 2★ February 20, 2026 9 likes - App crashes frequently on mobile devices, especially on startup, with no fix available.
Theme 'App crashes on startup' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (1)
“for a few months now when I try using the app it crashes within seconds of opening.”Rating: 3★ February 21, 2026 2 likes - Constant buffering issues make it difficult to enjoy shows, even with a premium subscription.
Theme 'Constant buffering' identified in recent_review #5
Evidence (1)
“It's constantly buffering again. This happened for the first time 6 yrs ago.”Rating: 1★ February 11, 2026 42 likes
Recent Reviews
Bobby King
3★Membership details and management have been a nightmare. When I wanted to adjust my membership, I couldn't without fully unsubscribing and waiting a month for it to run out. Then, the different membership pricing options I had seen before were nowhere to be found, and it tried to convince me that the only way to get the manga options was to buy the most expensive membership.
Juliana Rivera
3★Hi Crunchyroll Team, for a few months now when I try using the app it crashes within seconds of opening. Even with version releases I think I have only got it working a couple times, I usually watch on my TV or laptop but would love to use it on my phone while on the road. When it crashes, the only options are 'close' or 'wait', not option to report logs and waiting doesn't help. Tried clearing app cache and reinstalling with no results. I have an Android S25 ultra and everything is updated.
BlackArachnid
2★The watch history sync is broken and incredibly frustrating. No matter the device, the app fails to keep a correct record of where I left off. Every time I return, it shows I’m several episodes behind or forgets my progress entirely. I have to manually check each episode just to find my spot. It’s a complete hit-or-miss experience that makes me want to just use a browser with extensions instead. For a paid service, this basic feature should actually work. Please fix the sync issues!
Technik
1★Quality degrades with every price hike, which is counterintuitive. even with a "premium" account, you see ads gimmicked as "previews", every other day you have to confirm any devices you used the day before, save the one you make payments on, which recently became every other day confirmations of premium status. Edit: Funny, my subscription page doesnt say " no 3rd party ads" does it? lt says "no ads" odd that you think I care whether the ad is yours or not. for soon $14/mo, I expect better.
Akira Miyuki
1★Not sure what is happening with this app, not sure if there's something wrong with the server. It's constantly buffering again. This happened for the first time 6 yrs ago. If you guys are going to raise the prices, at least make the app usable. I don't want to have to look for other options, but this constant buffering will lead me towards canceling my subscription because this is ridiculous, I even can't enjoy watching my shows.