# 3Cat vs TARRACOARENA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3Cat at 35% against TARRACOARENA's 22%. 3Cat also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TARRACOARENA's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, TARRACOARENA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Cat | TARRACOARENA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | **35.0% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [Atlabs Digital Sociedad Limitada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390760333) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121)

Access a wide range of Catalan entertainment, including series, documentaries, podcasts, and live TV and radio channels. Create a free account to manage favorites, get recommendations, and resume content where you left off.

**Highlights:** Exclusive series and documentaries, Podcasts and current affairs, Live TV channels, Live radio streams, Personalized favorites list, Content recommendations, Resume playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TARRACOARENA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarracoarena/id1574295605)

Access exclusive member benefits, purchase event tickets, and receive important updates. Go digital with your membership card for faster entry and enjoy special discounts.

**Highlights:** Digital membership card, Fast-pass entry, Ticket purchasing, Exclusive discounts, Event notifications, Key event information

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Cat free?

3Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TARRACOARENA free?

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

### Do 3Cat or TARRACOARENA have ads?

Both 3Cat and TARRACOARENA show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3Cat or TARRACOARENA?

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, and TARRACOARENA monthly. Most recently, 3Cat was updated on October 25, 2026 and TARRACOARENA on October 8, 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.*