# 3W/3M vs TVTropes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TVTropes at 46% against 3W/3M's 0%. TVTropes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (379 vs 5). 3W/3M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TVTropes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 3W/3M asks for nothing beyond the download.

TVTropes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVTropes has 379 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 3W/3M's written reviews are positive against 46% of TVTropes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3W/3M | TVTropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3w3m/id6476575762/reviews) | **[4.7 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvtropes/id6738365737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **379** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mythic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727204796) | [TVTropes.org, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773140920) |

## What reviewers say

### 3W/3M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3w3m/id6476575762)

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:** 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 3W/3M free?

3W/3M 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, 3W/3M or TVTropes?

TVTropes is rated higher. 3W/3M averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TVTropes averages 4.7 from 379 ratings.

### Do 3W/3M or TVTropes have ads?

Neither 3W/3M nor TVTropes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3W/3M or TVTropes?

3W/3M ships an update every 2 weeks, and TVTropes every 2 weeks. Most recently, 3W/3M was updated on November 4, 2026 and TVTropes on November 4, 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.*