# The CW vs WWE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WWE at 47% against The CW's 11%. WWE also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The CW's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (22K vs 5.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WWE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. The CW asks for nothing beyond the download.

WWE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of The CW's written reviews are positive against 47% of WWE's.

The CW ships an update every 4 weeks, WWE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The CW | WWE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cw/id491730359/reviews) | **[3.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwe/id551798799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | **46.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The CW Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/490222213) | [World Wrestling Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/356679188) |

## What reviewers say

### The CW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cw/id491730359)

Stream the latest episodes of popular TV shows, full series, movies, and live sports. Enjoy content the day after broadcast, binge-watch favorites, and discover new films. Access 24/7 programming and manage your viewing with a personal profile.

**Highlights:** Latest episodes next-day streaming, Binge full series, Growing movie collection, Live and on-demand sports, 24/7 channel programming, Personalized profiles and watchlists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free streaming service
- 🔍 Wide variety of shows
- 📺 Convenient way to watch missed episodes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Too many repetitive ads
- 🔀 Inconsistent episode tracking and resume functionality
- 🤯 Buggy playback and app crashes
- 🔍 Limited episode availability per show

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stalling and freezing issues
- Incorrect episode resume points
- Orientation and layout problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Ability to watch full seasons of shows
- Improved episode resume and tracking
- Reduced ad frequency and more variety


### WWE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wwe/id551798799)

Stay up-to-date with all things WWE. Get breaking news, event results, and detailed Superstar profiles. Access live event tickets and official merchandise.

**Highlights:** WWE news and announcements, Premium Live Event results, Raw, SmackDown, and NXT results, Superstar profiles and title histories, Live event ticket access, Official WWE merchandise

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscript | $11.99 | per month |
| One Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $12.99 | per month |
| Six Month Auto Renew Subscription to WWE | $59.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Lots of content
- 💡 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Allows access to old PPVs and shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Streaming issues and poor video quality
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🐛 Constant sign-outs and login issues
- 🐛 Lack of Chromecast/AirPlay support

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during live events
- Inability to resume watching from where left off
- Incorrect video lengths and timestamps
- Syncing issues between audio and video

**Requested features**

- Offline viewing mode
- Ability to watch shows in chronological order
- Better search and content organization
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Faster updates for new content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The CW free?

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

### Is WWE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The CW or WWE?

WWE is rated higher. The CW averages 3.3 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while WWE averages 3.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do The CW or WWE have ads?

Both The CW and WWE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The CW or WWE?

The CW ships an update every 4 weeks, and WWE every 6 weeks. Most recently, The CW was updated on October 16, 2026 and WWE on October 17, 2026.

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