# Th3rdwave vs COMYU

The clearest difference is rating: COMYU at 5.0 against Th3rdwave's 4.6. COMYU also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Th3rdwave's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

COMYU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Th3rdwave has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Th3rdwave's written reviews are positive against 100% of COMYU's.

Th3rdwave ships an update every 3 weeks, COMYU monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Th3rdwave | COMYU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/th3rdwave/id1117576488/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comyu/id6474420798/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reseau Social Walkin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027404756) | [COMYU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578160934) |

## What reviewers say

### Th3rdwave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/th3rdwave/id1117576488)

Discover and find coffee shops with this comprehensive directory and community app. Track visited locations, save favorites, and manage loyalty cards. Explore new brews with a premium subscription service.

**Highlights:** Discover new and trendy cafes, Search over 5,000 cafes worldwide, Advanced search filters, Track visited places and favorites, Manage loyalty cards and rewards, Premium monthly coffee subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great for discovering cafes
- 👍 Useful for finding local businesses
- 🗺️ Good map functionality
- ☕ Excellent for coffee lovers
- 🚀 Efficient loyalty stamp management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues after logout
- ❌ No coffee shops available in some cities
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface
- 🐌 Slow performance/bugs
- ⚠️ Inconsistent barista quality

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log back in after logout
- No coffee shops available in user's city
- Map function not working
- Order button location inconsistent
- Location services inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Color-coded map for visited places
- Search for boroughs
- Filter for '3rd wave' cafes
- Add rating on map
- Consistent location for 'Order' button


### COMYU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comyu/id6474420798)

Connect with fellow coffee enthusiasts to share experiences, discover new coffee spots, and explore roasters worldwide. Document your favorite coffee journeys and build a community around your passion for specialty coffee.

**Highlights:** Share coffee knowledge and passion, Submit reviews and suggestions, Check-in to coffee experiences, Discover coffee spots and roasters, Save favorite places and roasters, Create wishlists, Connect with coffee friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Th3rdwave free?

Th3rdwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is COMYU free?

COMYU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Th3rdwave or COMYU?

COMYU is rated higher. Th3rdwave averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while COMYU averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Th3rdwave or COMYU have ads?

Neither Th3rdwave nor COMYU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Th3rdwave or COMYU?

Th3rdwave ships an update every 3 weeks, and COMYU monthly. Most recently, Th3rdwave was updated on September 23, 2026 and COMYU on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*