Media & Entertainment · head to head
IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Crunchyroll
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Media & Entertainment
Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Crunchyroll
Media & Entertainment
The world's largest anime streaming platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: IMDb TV (Freevee) free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service; 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: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IMDb TV (Freevee) and Crunchyroll actually diverge.
| Attribute | IMDb TV (Freevee) | Crunchyroll |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles |
| Founded | 2019 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & Entertainment).
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 IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Streaming
- Movies
- TV shows
- Originals
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
Only in Crunchyroll
- Anime streaming
- Simulcasts
- Manga
- Games
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Profile management
- Gaming-consoles support
Both cover
- Parental controls
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
- Smart-tv support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot Crunchyroll
- Original contentnot Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll
- Anime watchingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Manga readingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service
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
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
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 IMDb TV (Freevee) if
- You need streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
- You also want movies.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Crunchyroll better?
- Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) 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, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Crunchyroll?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Crunchyroll at Free.
- Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Crunchyroll run on more platforms?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is IMDb TV (Freevee) best used for?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) is most often used for free streaming, original content. Of those, free streaming and original content are not what Crunchyroll is typically brought in for.
- What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Crunchyroll cannot?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Both handle Parental controls, Web support, Ios support, Android support.