The CW vs PEW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The CW
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.
- Latest episodes next-day streaming
- Binge full series
- Growing movie collection
- Live and on-demand sports
- 24/7 channel programming
- Personalized profiles and watchlists
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Stream all the latest episodes from The CW, plus movies, sports, and full series! Keep up with new episodes of All American and Sullivan’s Crossing, stream hit series like Wild Cards, Drop Dead Diva, Law & Order Toronto and Marvel’s Runaways, or find your new favorite film in our fast-growing movie collection. And we’ve got sports! Stream NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races live and catch up on the latest action from the PAC-12 football and WWE NXT. Features Include: LATEST EPISODES: Watch new episodes of primetime shows the day after broadcast. FULL SERIES: Binge CW favorites like 90210, Beauty and the Beast and The Carrie Diaries, or discover new obsessions like Drop Dead Diva, Lost Girl, Bates Motel and Marvel’s Runaways. MOVIES: New films are being added all the time. CW SPORTS: All NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice and qualifying races are live and on demand, plus replay of all the action from the PAC-12 Football, Professional Bull Riders and WWE NXT. CHANNELS: Stream 24/7 programming, there’s something for everyone. PROFILE: Create a login and continue watching content on any device and create a watch list with My CW. NO HASSLE: No cable subscription, no credit cards. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. Ad Choices: https://www.cwtv.com/thecw/privacy-policy/#advertising Terms of Use: http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/terms-of-use/ Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacycenter.cwtv.com/
PEW
This app lets you unleash your imagination with a variety of toy blasters, each offering unique sounds and effects. It focuses on pure, make-believe fun with no enemies or scores, encouraging creative play.
- Multiple unique toy blasters
- Custom sounds, animations, and effects
- Shake-to-reload action
- Hidden surprises and Easter eggs
- Family-friendly fun
- Simple pick-up-and-play gameplay
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MAKE FUN, NOT WAR! Remember when a cardboard box could be a spaceship, a cowboy fort, or a pirate ship? PEW-PEW brings that spirit of imagination to your iPhone. Choose from a collection of ridiculous toy blasters, each with its own look, sounds, personality, and surprises. Fire classic cowboy six-shooters, launch outrageous laser blasts, fling toy darts, and discover hidden secrets along the way. PEW-PEW is designed to celebrate the fun of make-believe. There are no enemies to defeat, no scores to chase, and no battles to win. Just pure toy-box fun. FEATURES • Multiple unique toy blasters • Custom sounds, animations, and effects • Shake-to-reload action • Hidden surprises and Easter eggs • Family-friendly fun • No ads • Simple pick-up-and-play gameplay The rules are simple: Pull the trigger to fire. Shake to reload. Use your imagination. Make Fun, Not War.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The CW at Free against PEW's $0.99. The CW also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). PEW's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
The CW is free to download; PEW costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PEW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The CW has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | The CW | PEW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.2 (22K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | The CW Network | Christian Rogers |
Bugs and requests
The CW
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playback stalling and freezing issues
- Incorrect episode resume points
- Orientation and layout problems on tablets
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to watch full seasons of shows
- Improved episode resume and tracking
- Reduced ad frequency and more variety
PEW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The CW
No in-app purchases
PEW
No in-app purchases









