# 3 vs sWapp

3 and sWapp are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

3 ships an update every 5 weeks, sWapp every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 | sWapp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 329 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stadtwerke Bad Salzuflen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664414152) | [Stadtwerke Delmenhorst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377206687) |

## What reviewers say

### 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-2-1app/id979841785)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### sWapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapp/id1377206688)

This app provides comprehensive information about a city, its public services, and local events. It includes real-time updates on public transport, parking availability, weather forecasts, and a waste collection calendar. Users can also find local businesses, emergency services, and information about the local utility company.

**Highlights:** Local news and updates, Event calendar with planner integration, Restaurant finder with navigation, Real-time parking availability, Public transport schedules, Waste collection calendar, Weather forecasts

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 free?

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

### Is sWapp free?

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

### Do 3 or sWapp have ads?

Neither 3 nor sWapp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3 or sWapp?

3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and sWapp every 6 weeks. Most recently, 3 was updated on October 3, 2026 and sWapp on October 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.*