# W3 vs Mimo

The clearest difference is rating: Mimo at 4.8 against W3's 3.5. Mimo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (110K vs 12). W3's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. W3 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mimo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mimo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mimo has 110K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of W3's written reviews are positive against 71% of Mimo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

W3 ships an update every 2 months, Mimo weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | W3 | Mimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w3/id987493634/reviews) | **[4.8 (110K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimo-learn-codingprogramming/id1133960732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **110K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#124** |
| Size | 229 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yangguang Ma](https://appshunter.io/developer/670518380) | [Mimo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/548016918) |

## What reviewers say

### W3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w3/id987493634)

This app offers nearly 100 programming tutorials covering front-end, back-end, mobile development, and AI. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions and practical examples for beginners, with offline access to all content.

**Highlights:** Nearly 100 programming tutorials, Front-end, back-end, and mobile development, Beginner-friendly instructions, Practical examples and troubleshooting, Offline access to all content, Regularly updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1.99 / Month | $1.99 | per month |
| $19.99 / Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Reading Custom Settings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $7.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $14.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $29.99 | one-time |


### Mimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimo-learn-codingprogramming/id1133960732)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Education, #155 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Learn to code in Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL with AI-assisted development. This app guides you from beginner to building production-ready software and portfolio projects. Master modern developer workflows and launch your career.

**Highlights:** Learn Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, AI-assisted software development, Build portfolio projects, Mobile IDE for coding, Structured learning paths, Track progress and earn certificates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mimo Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Mimo Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Learn with better tools | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Learn to Code on the Go | $12.49 | per month |
| Mimo Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Mimo Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro: Learn to Code Faster | $79.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro: A Year of Coding | $79.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro: A Better Way to Code | $89.99 | per year |
| Mimo Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and interactive learning
- 👍 Comprehensive and well-structured content
- 🎮 Gamified approach makes learning fun
- 🧠 Effective for beginners and those with some experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Slow heart/life regeneration time limits learning
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to more advanced features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and inaccurate feedback on answers
- 💰 Expensive subscription compared to other options

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not updating correctly
- Lessons not unlocking properly after completion
- Crashes and freezes when using the app

**Requested features**

- Add more programming languages like C#, Java, and Rust
- Improve community features and ability to connect with others
- Allow users to skip or test out of beginner lessons
- Integrate glossary/reference material directly into lessons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W3 free?

W3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mimo free?

Mimo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, W3 or Mimo?

Mimo is rated higher. W3 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Mimo averages 4.8 from 110K ratings.

### Do W3 or Mimo have ads?

Both W3 and Mimo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, W3 or Mimo?

W3 ships an update every 2 months, and Mimo weekly. Most recently, W3 was updated on August 26, 2026 and Mimo on September 26, 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.*