# Consequence vs TVTropes

Consequence and TVTropes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Consequence's written reviews are positive against 46% of TVTropes's. Consequence also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). TVTropes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (371 vs 9). On price, rating, 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. Consequence asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Consequence against 4.7 for TVTropes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVTropes has 371 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Consequence's written reviews are positive against 46% of TVTropes's.

Consequence ships an update every 3 months, TVTropes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Consequence | TVTropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consequence/id1561075967/reviews)** | [4.7 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvtropes/id6738365737/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **371** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 45.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WASP Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455055306) | [TVTropes.org, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773140920) |

## What reviewers say

### Consequence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consequence/id1561075967)

Stay informed about the latest in music, film, and television with this app. Access a vast archive of content, personalize your feed, and discover local concerts and festivals. Enjoy background podcast listening and receive breaking news alerts.

**Highlights:** Latest music, film, and TV news, Archive of articles, podcasts, and videos, Personalized content feed, Save favorite artists and topics, Local concert and festival information, Background podcast listening, Breaking news push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Consequence free?

Consequence 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, Consequence or TVTropes?

Consequence is rated higher. Consequence averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TVTropes averages 4.7 from 371 ratings.

### Do Consequence or TVTropes have ads?

Neither Consequence nor TVTropes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Consequence or TVTropes?

Consequence ships an update every 3 months, and TVTropes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Consequence was updated on October 3, 2026 and TVTropes on October 11, 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.*