Apple vs Crunchyroll: whose terms are worse?
Crunchyroll has the better terms. Apple scores 82/100 (grade F) and Crunchyroll scores 76/100 (grade F). Lower is better.
| Question | Apple | Crunchyroll |
|---|---|---|
| Can I sue them? |
high
You agree to arbitrate any disputes with Apple. This means you can't take them to court, except in small claims court. | Not found in this document. |
| Can I join a class action? |
high
You can't sue Apple as part of a class action lawsuit. If you have a dispute, you have to arbitrate or sue individually. |
high
You waive the right to participate in a class action lawsuit against Crunchyroll. Disputes will be settled through mandatory binding arbitration. |
| Does it renew on its own? |
medium
Subscriptions automatically renew until you cancel them. You can cancel at any time, but you need to do it at least 24 hours before your subscription is set to renew. |
high
Your subscription will automatically renew at the stated frequency unless you cancel. You authorize Crunchyroll to charge your payment method for the applicable fee, taxes, and other charges. |
| How long do I have to act? |
high
If you have a dispute with Apple, you agree to submit to arbitration. You must submit your dispute to arbitration within the time limit set by the American Arbitration Association. |
high
Certain disputes between you and Crunchyroll must be settled through mandatory binding arbitration. You have a limited time to initiate arbitration. |
| Can they raise the price? |
medium
Prices for content and services can change at any time. If you've already bought something, the price change won't affect you, but if you're subscribing to a service, the new price will apply when your subscription renews. |
medium
Crunchyroll may modify the fees payable from time to time. You'll be notified of changes as required by law, and you can change or cancel your subscription before incurring new charges. |
| Can they change the deal? |
medium
Apple can change these terms at any time without notice. If they do, your continued use of their services means you agree to the new terms. You should check the terms regularly to see if they've changed. |
high
Crunchyroll can modify these terms at any time. You should regularly review the terms to stay informed. |
| What if they cause harm? |
high
If their outage costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month. Apple doesn't guarantee their services will be uninterrupted or error-free. |
high
If Crunchyroll's outage costs you money, the most you can get back is what you paid them last month. Crunchyroll is not liable for losses, damages, or expenses incurred by you or a third party. |
| Can they close my account? |
high
Apple can terminate your account at any time if you break their rules or if they decide to stop offering a service. If they do, you'll lose access to any content you bought or subscribed to. |
high
Crunchyroll can terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, if you breach their terms. You're responsible for all activity on your account, and if someone else uses it due to your actions, you may be liable for losses. |
| How long do they keep it? |
medium
Apple collects technical data from your device, like what kind of device you're using and how you're using their services. They use this data to improve their services and may share it with third parties. |
medium
Crunchyroll collects information from the services, which is handled according to their Privacy Policy. |
| Who else gets my data? |
medium
If you buy a service membership from a reseller, the reseller will share your account info with Apple. Apple may use this info to check if you're eligible for the service. | Not found in this document. |
| Who is allowed to use it? | Not found in this document. |
medium
You must be at least 18 years old to create a Crunchyroll account. By creating an account, you confirm you meet this age requirement and that all your information is accurate and up-to-date. You're responsible for keeping your account info current. |
Generated by AI and it can be wrong. Apple last read August 27, 2026; Crunchyroll last read August 27, 2026. Grades follow the published methodology.