# Speedruns browser vs TVTropes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedruns browser at 100% against TVTropes's 46%. Speedruns browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TVTropes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (380 vs 15). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TVTropes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Speedruns browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedruns browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVTropes has 380 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Speedruns browser's written reviews are positive against 46% of TVTropes's.

Speedruns browser ships an update every 4 months, TVTropes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedruns browser | TVTropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedruns-browser/id1471806873/reviews)** | [4.7 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvtropes/id6738365737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **380** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kacper Mazurkiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471806872) | [TVTropes.org, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773140920) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedruns browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedruns-browser/id1471806873)

This app allows users to browse and discover speedrunning content for various games. You can search for games, runners, view leaderboards, and watch speedruns and live streams. It also supports adding games to favorites and offers a dark mode.

**Highlights:** Search games, series, and runners, Browse platforms and popular games, Favorite games for quick access, Watch speedruns and live streams, View personal bests and leaderboards, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TVTropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvtropes/id6738365737)

Explore a vast wiki dedicated to tropes found in TV, anime, film, literature, and more. Discover how media breaks down into common patterns and gain new insights. Features include a game, video examples, and a story generator.

**Highlights:** Explore media tropes, Name That Trope game, Video examples of tropes, Story Generator, Editing and reviews, Customizable tabs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth UI
- 🚀 Mostly functional app

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedruns browser free?

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

### Is TVTropes free?

TVTropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedruns browser or TVTropes?

Speedruns browser is rated higher. Speedruns browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while TVTropes averages 4.7 from 380 ratings.

### Do Speedruns browser or TVTropes have ads?

Neither Speedruns browser nor TVTropes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedruns browser or TVTropes?

Speedruns browser ships an update every 4 months, and TVTropes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedruns browser was updated on November 3, 2026 and TVTropes on November 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.*