# TVTropes — All Devouring Pop-Culture Wiki

> Pop-culture wiki for media tropes, with games and writing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by TVTropes.org, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvtropes/id6738365737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TVTropes.org, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773140920)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 358 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvtropes/id6738365737/reviews.md

## What is TVTropes?

TV Tropes Will Ruin Your Life - Dig into your favorite works (TV, anime, film, literature, ...) and find how they break down into tropes. It will change how you view media.

Once you get familiar try our new "Name That Trope" game. If you need some visual examples scroll through our Videos pages with thousands of trope examples. You can also use our Story Generator to help you come up with ideas for writing your own story using tropes as the building blocks.

For existing users you'll find all the main features such as editing, reviews, trope launch pad, etc. And some new features on the app including: badge shop, PM and Forum notifications, PM's in a single text-style format, new wiki walk experience, and much more.

The TVTropes app has many different sections so we've add the ability to customize what tabs you see.

Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Explore media tropes
- Name That Trope game
- Video examples of tropes
- Story Generator
- Editing and reviews
- Customizable tabs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad-Free Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## What do users think of TVTropes?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Smooth UI
- 🚀 Mostly functional app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Dark mode not working
- 🤖 Unnecessary AI features
- 🤬 Rude responses from mods
- 💰 Excessive ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Account creation issues with VPN
- Video examples missing from app

**Most requested features**

- Fix dark mode
- Remove AI story generator
- Improve video playback controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvtropes/id6738365737/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Please update this to iPad

*2026-08-08*

on iPad the guest button is completely inaccessible. The font is so small on iPhone, please make the font customizable. Now you can’t use online tvtropes with adblockers on. Thanks a lot. When you search for something pass the first search, it always zooms in max for some reason. Now the pages turn complete white when I exit and return to the app. Really big bugs you haven’t touched yet.

### 4/5 — Mechanical Issues

*2026-05-23*

While it is mostly good, the app has the problem of immediately undoing your editing with the back button, which is a nuisance. There are also some problems with editing where it doesn’t sync up to the site.

### 2/5 — Please update this to iPad

*2026-03-03*

on iPad the guest button is completely inaccessible. The font is so small on iPhone. Now you can’t use online tvtropes with adblockers on. Thanks a lot. When you search for something pass the first search, it always zooms in max for some reason.

### 4/5 — Love the site, app needs work

*2026-02-03*

The app is great because it hosts all of the content of the site however, all of said content is a little harder to navigate paired with a buggier ui. Would love to see this app get the care that it needs, great otherwise.

### 3/5 — Needs Work

*2026-02-01*

I like it. It’s easy to use, but could use some fine tuning here and there. One bug that’s been bothering me is how the app annoyingly zooms in on the search bar whenever I search more than one term. I’d rly appreciate if you were to fix that.

### 1/5 — No ipad port

*2026-01-27, version 4.5*

No ipad port

### 5/5 — Thumbs up

*2026-01-16, version 4.5*

It’s so nice to have a dedicated TVTropes app.

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2026-01-09*

Genuinely great app. Genuinely great site as well. I LOVE TV TROPES. Thanks to all the tropers who make this possible :)

### 4/5 — Update the app or update the articles

*2026-01-06*

It’s nice to have this app since my mobile browsers complain about blocking ads. But I want the articles to be updated over time.

### 2/5 — Please update this to iPad

*2025-12-21*

on iPad the guest button is completely inaccessible. The font is so small on iPhone. Now you can’t use online tvtropes with adblockers on. Thanks a lot.

## Frequently asked questions about TVTropes

### What is TVTropes?

TVTropes is a comprehensive wiki that breaks down and catalogs tropes found in various forms of media, including TV shows, anime, films, and literature. It aims to change how users view and understand the media they consume by highlighting common narrative patterns and devices.

### What are the key features of the app?

The app allows users to explore a vast database of tropes, play the 'Name That Trope' game, view video examples of tropes, and use a Story Generator for writing inspiration. Existing users can also access features like editing, reviews, and the trope launch pad.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a wealth of content and features. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional content or functionalities within the application.

### What kind of content can I find on TVTropes?

You can find detailed analyses of tropes across a wide range of media, including television, anime, film, literature, video games, and more. The app categorizes these tropes and provides examples of how they are used in different works.

### Can I contribute to the TVTropes wiki through the app?

Yes, for existing users, the app provides access to core wiki features such as editing and reviews. This allows you to contribute to the ever-growing database of tropes and media analysis directly from your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5 — 2026-08-17

Backend bug fixes

### 5.4 — 2026-07-17

General bug fixes
Quality of life improvements

### 5.2 — 2026-05-01

Consent management updates

### 5.1 — 2026-04-22

Hotfix for guest mode users

### 5.0 — 2026-04-10

Various hotfixes

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