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Apple Podcasts Connect vs Crunchyroll

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Apple Podcasts Connect

Software

Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Crunchyroll logo

Crunchyroll

Software

The world's largest anime streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed; Crunchyroll the App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple Podcasts Connect and Crunchyroll actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple Podcasts Connect and Crunchyroll differ
AttributeApple Podcasts ConnectCrunchyroll
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, MacosWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded19762006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Podcast submission
  • Episode management
  • Analytics
  • Subscription monetization
  • Show optimization
  • Multi-show management
  • RSS feeds
  • Hosting platforms

Only in Crunchyroll

  • Anime streaming
  • Simulcasts
  • Manga
  • Games
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Parental controls
  • Profile management

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Submitting a new podcast to Apple Podcastsnot Crunchyroll
  • Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Crunchyroll
  • Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Crunchyroll
  • Managing show artwork and metadatanot Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

  • Anime watchingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Manga readingnot Apple Podcasts Connect

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
  • Only reports listening that happens inside Apple Podcasts, so it is not a whole-audience view
  • Does not host audio; the show still needs a hosting provider elsewhere

Crunchyroll

  • The App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Podcasts Connect

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast submission
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Episode management
  • Subscriptions Program$19.99/year
    • Premium subscriptions
    • Paid content
    • Subscriber management

Crunchyroll

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited anime
    • Ads
  • Fan$7.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Simulcasts
  • Mega Fan$9.99/month
    • Offline viewing
    • 4 streams

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple Podcasts Connect if

  • You need podcast submission.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Macos.
  • You also want episode management.
Apple Podcasts Connect review

Choose Crunchyroll if

  • You need anime streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want simulcasts.
Crunchyroll review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Podcasts Connect or Crunchyroll better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Crunchyroll at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Podcasts Connect or Crunchyroll?
Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free and Crunchyroll at Free.
Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Crunchyroll run on more platforms?
Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
Can I use Apple Podcasts Connect for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Apple Podcasts Connect best used for?
Apple Podcasts Connect is most often used for submitting a new podcast to apple podcasts, claiming an existing show so it is registered to your account, reviewing apple podcasts listener trends and analytics, managing show artwork and metadata. Of those, submitting a new podcast to apple podcasts and claiming an existing show so it is registered to your account are not what Crunchyroll is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Crunchyroll cannot?
Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Both handle Web support, Ios support.
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