# Davey's Mystery 2 vs Second Best

The clearest difference is price: Davey's Mystery 2 at $0.99 against Second Best's $5.99. Second Best's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Davey's Mystery 2 costs $0.99 and Second Best $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Second Best holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Davey's Mystery 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Best's.

Davey's Mystery 2 ships an update every 12 months, Second Best every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Davey's Mystery 2 | Second Best |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daveys-mystery-2/id1009193227/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 104 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nathan Vey](https://appshunter.io/developer/729549617) | [MysteryCaper, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224170553) |

## What reviewers say

### Davey's Mystery 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daveys-mystery-2/id1009193227)

Embark on a new adventure in this point-and-click mystery game. Solve puzzles, use items, and explore new locations with immersive 180-degree views. Enjoy an advertisement-free and offline experience suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click adventure, Puzzle solving, Item usage, Exploration, 180-degree views, Advertisement free, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value for price
- 👍 Enjoyable and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and no time constraints
- 👍 Good graphics and artwork
- 👍 Intriguing storyline

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Very short game
- ⏳ Sometimes easy to get lost
- ⏳ A little tedious going room to room
- ⏳ Can be a bit short
- ⏳ Not as polished as others

**Reported bugs**

- Price discrepancy on purchase
- Difficulty with specific puzzles (light bulbs, elixir, key in bathroom, garden key, black and white circle)
- Instructions unclear
- No map provided
- Tools with unknown purpose

**Requested features**

- More games like this
- Game number 3, 4, and 5
- More chapters in Davey's story
- More games from the developer
- A map might help


### Second Best

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132)

Continue an absurd mystery adventure filled with unexpected twists and whimsical humor. Solve clever puzzles and explore a world brought to life with charming hand-drawn visuals. Uncover the truth about your identity and escape a perilous journey.

**Highlights:** Absurd mystery adventure, Interactive story with twists, Classic point and click gameplay, Solve zany puzzles, Hand-drawn visuals, Colorful characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Davey's Mystery 2 free?

Davey's Mystery 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Second Best free?

Second Best costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Davey's Mystery 2 or Second Best?

Second Best is rated higher. Davey's Mystery 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Second Best averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Davey's Mystery 2 or Second Best have ads?

Neither Davey's Mystery 2 nor Second Best shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Davey's Mystery 2 or Second Best?

Davey's Mystery 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Second Best every 3 months. Most recently, Davey's Mystery 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Second Best on October 28, 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.*