Comparison

Upgrade Soul vs 3W/3M

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Upgrade Soul

Experience a critically acclaimed sci-fi graphic novel with an immersive digital format. Enjoy seamless navigation, interactive 3D effects, and a dynamic musical score that enhances the storytelling. Discover behind-the-scenes content and unlockable extras.

Highlights
  • Immersive digital graphic novel
  • Seamless navigation
  • Native multi-panel experience
  • Interactive 3D picture-box effects
  • Dynamic musical score
  • Behind the scenes extras
Features
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Revisit the most acclaimed sci-fi graphic novel of 2018 the way it was designed to be read! Originally conceived as an immersive digital comic, the print edition of Upgrade Soul (2018, Lion Forge), was named one of the best graphic novels of 2018 by Publishers Weekly, Paste, The Library Journal, Vulture, and more. Winner of the Dwayne McDuffie Award and nominated for Eisner, Harvey, Ringo, and Ignatz Awards, Upgrade Soul is an unforgettable story made even more unforgettable by the technology you hold in your hand. Written and illustrated by Ezra Claytan Daniels (BTTM FDRS), Upgrade Soul tells the story of Hank and Molly Nonnar, wealthy science buffs who decide to fund a risky, experimental therapy to rejuvenate the human body, with only one condition: that they be first in line to receive it. The uniquely immersive Upgrade Soul app complements the reading experience with: • Smooth, seamless navigation • Native multi-panel experience without awkward panning and zooming • Interactive 3D picture-box effects throughout • Dynamic score by acclaimed composer Alexis Gideon that you perform as you read • Great experience when mirrored to Apple TV • Behind the scenes extras and unlockable content coming soon Paste Magazine - #1 Graphic Novel of 2018 “Earth-shattering sci-fi. Every choice, every component of Upgrade Soul simply works.” Vulture - Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2018 “Masterfully crafted.” Publishers Weekly - Best Books of 2018 “Immersive, touching sci-fi.” Tor - Best Comics of 2018 “This is science fiction at its best.” Library Journal - Best Books of 2018 “A skillfully told, beautifully illustrated tale.” Visit the website: upgradesoul.com Get in touch on Twitter: @opertoon Or via email: info@opertoon.com

About

3W/3M

Explore a new comics universe with interactive narrative content and exclusive creator insights. Read comics in various formats, build your personal library, and engage with the community through news, events, and discussions.

Highlights
  • Multiple reading formats
  • Personalized comic library
  • Downloadable DRM-free PDFs/CBZs
  • Creator news and announcements
  • Live events and behind-the-scenes content
  • Interactive narrative gameplay
Features
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Introducing the 3W/3M Mobile App for phones and tablets! 3 Worlds / 3 Moons is a new comics universe created by Jonathan Hickman (X-Men, Avengers), Mike del Mundo (Thor, Elektra), Mike Huddleston (Decorum, Hellboy), and Nick Spencer (Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America). Set in a distant solar system trapped in warring cycles of science and magic, the great conflict is about to begin a new... and an epic adventure is about to kick off! With the 3W/3M app, you’ll experience it all first, directly from the creators themselves, with exclusive content and features you won’t get anywhere else: COMICS, YOUR WAY Read comics in a wide variety of formats to suit your preference: full page, phone-optimized vertical scroll, or panel by panel. And build your personal library with countless options for customization. Download any comic in non-DRM’ed pdfs and cbzs. EXPERIENCE THE COMMUNITY Check the feed tab for the latest news and announcements. Follow your favorite creators. Participate in live events and get a behind the scenes look at the comics as they’re made. Like and comment on your favorite stories and articles. READ. WATCH. PLAY. Reading great comics is just the beginning. With the 3W/3M App, you can play interactive narrative content set within the universe, and help shape the story ahead. More on this soon!

Screenshots

Upgrade Soul4 screens
3W/3M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Upgrade Soul at 69% against 3W/3M's 0%. Upgrade Soul also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (31 vs 5). 3W/3M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Upgrade Soul sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 3W/3M asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Upgrade Soul holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upgrade Soul has 31 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Upgrade Soul's written reviews are positive against 0% of 3W/3M's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upgrade Soul ships an update every 6 weeks, 3W/3M every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Upgrade Soul versus 3W/3M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpgrade Soul3W/3M
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB50 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOpertoon LLCMythic

Customer experience

Upgrade Soul

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative20.0%

3W/3M

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Upgrade Soul

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Chapters fail to download or crash during download
  • Sound not working after update/purchase
  • 3D effects keep reappearing after being toggled off
  • App doesn't open on older devices (iPad v1, iPhone 3GS)
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  • App displays upside down
  • Flickering effects can be distracting or cause eye strain
  • App closes before content can be viewed

Requested features

7 requests
  • Continue development and release more chapters
  • Make chapters longer
  • Lower the price of chapters
  • Provide updates on release schedules
  • Fix the 3D effects or make them toggleable
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  • Improve download stability for chapters
  • Make the engine more user-friendly for non-programmers

3W/3M

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Upgrade Soul

One-time9
  • Chapter 2$0.99
  • Chapter 3$0.99
  • Chapter 4$0.99
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  • Chapter 5$0.99
  • Chapter 6$0.99
  • Chapter 8$0.99
  • Chapter 9$0.99
  • Chapters 2-6$3.99
  • All Chapters$7.99
None

3W/3M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upgrade Soul free?
Upgrade Soul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3W/3M free?
3W/3M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Upgrade Soul or 3W/3M?
Upgrade Soul is rated higher. Upgrade Soul averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while 3W/3M averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Upgrade Soul or 3W/3M have ads?
Neither Upgrade Soul nor 3W/3M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upgrade Soul or 3W/3M?
Upgrade Soul ships an update every 6 weeks, and 3W/3M every 2 weeks. Most recently, Upgrade Soul was updated on November 1, 2026 and 3W/3M on November 4, 2026.

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