# Fanward vs Tinlightenment

Fanward and Tinlightenment both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tinlightenment's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fanward's. Tinlightenment also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Fanward's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fanward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Tinlightenment asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fanward against 5.0 for Tinlightenment. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fanward has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Fanward's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tinlightenment's.

Fanward ships an update every 4 months, Tinlightenment every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fanward | Tinlightenment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanward/id1490471280/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinlightenment/id6503728322/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Olivia J Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490471279) | [Tin Can Brand LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749919430) |

## What reviewers say

### Fanward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanward/id1490471280)

Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content and personal stories directly from your favorite artists. Get an inside look at their lives, creative processes, and unique viewpoints, delivered in a high-quality vlog format.

**Highlights:** Exclusive artist stories, Behind-the-scenes content, Vlog-style videos, Personal artist viewpoints, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fanward Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Fanward 6 Month Plan | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Fanward Rental | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tinlightenment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinlightenment/id6503728322)

Access monthly mantras, quarterly prophecies, and divine dispatches from the bros. Receive special messages by checking in with a selfie at events. Aimed at fans seeking spiritual guidance and community.

**Highlights:** Monthly mantras, Quarterly prophecies, Divine dispatches, Selfie check-ins at events, TinCannegram type analysis

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fanward free?

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

### Is Tinlightenment free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fanward or Tinlightenment?

Fanward and Tinlightenment are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Fanward or Tinlightenment have ads?

Neither Fanward nor Tinlightenment shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fanward or Tinlightenment?

Fanward ships an update every 4 months, and Tinlightenment every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fanward was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tinlightenment on October 24, 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.*