Trope MC vs OverHerd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trope MC
Connect with fellow book lovers through a unique social platform. Discover new readers, books, and community events. Build book clubs, chat privately, and share recommendations to find your next literary match.
- Reader matchmaking algorithm
- Private chat for connections
- Book recommendation feature
- Secret Societies (general chat)
- News section for book releases
- Trope-based community groups
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Welcome to TROPE MC, the first Booktok App! Not all stories stay in books, some escape the ink! With Trope MC you’ll be able to create your own real life book community, where you can discover people, books and all the latest news. First steps? Select the Trope you want to be part of and create your profile. Now you’re ready to discover all the available features! How does it work? With a matchmaking algorithm for readers, you’ll be able to swipe and connect with other readers based on their profiles, hobbies and interest. Want to build a bookclub or maybe just talk about your latest book boyfriend? No problem! You’ll be able to do just that with your new connections through your private chats. Is there someone whose attention you want to catch but don’t know if they’ll notice you? Send them a Book Recommendation! Book Recommendations will be sent to the person of your liking, showing them your profile directly and giving you more chances of being swiped right! What about a bigger community? We’ve got you! We know it’s impossible to match with everyone in this Booktok world and that sometimes you just want to know what’s cooking in the community or even discover what related events are there in your area. Then the Secret Societies are your place to be. In this general chat, you’ll be able to interact with everyone in the community, even if you haven’t matched with them. You’ll be part of the official TROPE MC SECRET SOCIETY and the one from the Trope you’ve chosen by default. In case you’re a bit nosey and want to know what’s going on in other Societies, you’ll be able to do just that by jumping on one of our suscription plans available. Finally, to make it easier for you to be updated with the latest books releases, check our News section! You’ll find weekly updates of the Booktok world thought a constant flow of articles. Subscription Information: Once your purchase is confirmed, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://tropemc.org/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://tropemc.org/privacy-policy/ Support: support@tropemc.org
OverHerd
This app is an anonymous social platform that prioritizes content quality over personal identity. Connect with local communities and interest-based groups, share thoughts freely, and get rewarded for valuable contributions. It focuses on authentic connection without the pressure of follower counts.
- Anonymous posting
- Content-based ranking
- Location-based communities
- Interest-based groups
- Reward system for quality content
- Invite-based community building
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OverHerd is an anonymous social platform where quality content rises to the top, connecting you with both local communities and interest-based groups. Post freely, discover what's happening nearby, and get rewarded when people value what you share. OverHerd flips the social media script by focusing on what you say, not who you are. Share thoughts, jokes, stories, and updates anonymously while connecting with people in your area and beyond. Why Join the Herd? Content not followers: Express yourself freely without worrying about follower counts or social pressure Location-Based Communities: Discover what's happening right around you Overheard something? Post it here Interest-Based Herds: Connect with people who share your passions Equal Opportunity: Every post has the same chance to go viral based purely on quality Invite Friends: Share invite codes and build your own community How it Works Join through an invite code Post anonymously in your local area or in topic-based herdsUpvote content you enjoy and watch quality rise to the top Earn rewards and additional invite codes through regular participation Climb the leaderboards by creating content people love OverHerd is designed to bring back the joy of authentic social connection without the pressure of personal branding or follower counts. It's social media reimagined – where what you say matters more than who you are. Terms of service: https://www.overherd.xyz/tos-pp/tos Privacy policy: https://www.overherd.xyz/tos-pp/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OverHerd at 69% against Trope MC's 17%. OverHerd also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Trope MC's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Trope MC sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.79 per 7 days. OverHerd asks for nothing beyond the download.
OverHerd holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Trope MC's written reviews are positive against 69% of OverHerd's.
Trope MC ships an update every 2 weeks, OverHerd weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trope MC | OverHerd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (10 ratings) | 4.1 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 38 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TROPE MC LLC | OverHerd |
Customer experience
Trope MC
OverHerd
Bugs and requests
Trope MC
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to upload books to library
- Stuck in login loop
- Book search not functioning
- Issues with choosing profile questions
Requested features
2 requests- Allow selecting multiple book genres
- Add option to change username/alias
OverHerd
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Trope MC
- Weekly$5.797 Days
- Monthly$38.491 Month
- Annually$62.001 Year
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- 3 Months$72.903 Months
- 3 BOOK RECS$3.29
- 12 BOOK RECS$10.90
- 50 BOOK RECS$34.90
OverHerd
No in-app purchases








