# W vs Playstorm

The clearest difference is update cadence: Playstorm at fortnightly against W's every 33 months. Playstorm also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

W ships an update every 33 months, Playstorm fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | Playstorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstorm/id6748222298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **303** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pico de Gallo Digital Studio S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150217865) | [Maholla B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631125369) |

## What reviewers say

### W

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-if/id1530619001)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Playstorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstorm/id6748222298)

Turn your spare time into rewards by completing surveys and sharing your opinions. Earn Gems that can be redeemed for real money via PayPal or a variety of gift cards. Influence brands while making every minute count.

**Highlights:** Complete surveys for rewards, Earn Gems for participation, Redeem Gems for real money, Cash out via PayPal, Choose from various gift cards, Influence brands and products

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W free?

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

### Is Playstorm free?

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

### Do W or Playstorm have ads?

Neither W nor Playstorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, W or Playstorm?

W ships an update every 33 months, and Playstorm fortnightly. Most recently, W was updated on November 11, 2026 and Playstorm on November 5, 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.*