Here is some help for 2Tier and 3Tier difference, please refer below.
ANSWER:
1. 2Tier is Client server architecture and 3Tier is Client, Server and Database architecture.
2. 3Tier has a Middle stage to communicate client to server, Where as in 2Tier client directly get communication to server.
3. 3Tier is like a MVC, But having difference in topologies
4. 3Tier is linear means in that request flow is Client>>>Middle Layer(SErver application) >>>Databse server and Response is reverse.
While in 2Tier it a Triangular View >>Controller>>Model
5. 3Tier is like Website while web browser is Client application(middle layer), and ASP/PHP language code is server application.
