# The Conspiracy vs Second Best

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Best at 100% against The Conspiracy's 50%. Second Best also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). The Conspiracy's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

The Conspiracy is free to download; Second Best costs $5.99 up front. The Conspiracy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Second Best asks for nothing beyond the download.

Second Best holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Best has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of The Conspiracy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Best's.

The Conspiracy ships an update every 8 months, Second Best every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Conspiracy | Second Best |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conspiracy/id1087693505/reviews) | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 486 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandar Andreev](https://appshunter.io/developer/597079503) | [MysteryCaper, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224170553) |

## What reviewers say

### The Conspiracy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conspiracy/id1087693505)

Embark on a detective adventure to uncover a global plot and save the world. Solve puzzles and piece together clues in a race against time. This narrative-driven game challenges your intellect and decision-making skills.

**Highlights:** Detective adventure gameplay, Puzzle solving, Complex narrative, Voiced and subtitled dialogue, Race against time, Expose global plot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Unlocked | $3.99 | one-time |


### Second Best

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

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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 The Conspiracy free?

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

### Is Second Best free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Conspiracy or Second Best?

Second Best is rated higher. The Conspiracy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Second Best averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do The Conspiracy or Second Best have ads?

The Conspiracy shows ads; Second Best does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Conspiracy or Second Best?

The Conspiracy ships an update every 8 months, and Second Best every 3 months. Most recently, The Conspiracy was updated on June 2, 2026 and Second Best on September 27, 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.*