# Whale vs Second

The clearest difference is rating: Second at 5.0 against Whale's 4.5. Second also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Whale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Second holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale has 311 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Whale's written reviews are positive against 89% of Second's.

Whale ships an update every 2 weeks, Second every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whale | Second |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (311 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-naver-whale-browser/id1374073304/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sync/id6752860014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **311** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 306 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAVER Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/311867731) | [Minjun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841275054) |

## What reviewers say

### Whale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-naver-whale-browser/id1374073304)

This browser offers a fast and intuitive web browsing experience with cross-device synchronization. It features a unique quick search function and a convenient scrapbook for saving content, all while blocking intrusive ads. Enjoy a personalized and efficient way to access web content.

**Highlights:** Fast and intuitive design, Cross-device data synchronization, Quick search on screen, Convenient scrapbook, Ad blocking

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✨ Clean and beautiful design
- 🚀 Fast and reliable performance
- 🔗 Seamless PC and mobile integration
- 💡 Useful built-in features (Papago, calculator, memo)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ⚠️ Ad blocker not working effectively
- 🐌 Slow loading times on some devices/websites
- 🚫 Certain features not working as expected (PiP, screen time, translation)
- 📱 Mobile version less optimized than desktop

**Reported bugs**

- Picture in Picture (PiP) not working
- Playback slider not working
- Hacker using the interface (potential security issue)
- Screen time not working
- UI issues with YouTube and Naver on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add simplified Chinese language support
- Add Turkish language support
- Add Japanese language support
- Improve text selection and copy-paste functionality
- Add a search feature for opened tabs


### Second

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sync/id6752860014)

This utility app provides precise server time synchronization down to milliseconds, crucial for time-sensitive events like registrations and ticketing. It features drift tracking for sustained accuracy and a Picture-in-Picture timer for live monitoring while using other applications.

**Highlights:** Precise server time synchronization, Drift tracking for sustained accuracy, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) timer, Example site shortcuts, Multilingual support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 초정확 Pro 업그레이드 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whale free?

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

### Is Second free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whale or Second?

Second is rated higher. Whale averages 4.5 out of 5 from 311 ratings, while Second averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Whale or Second have ads?

Second shows ads; Whale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whale or Second?

Whale ships an update every 2 weeks, and Second every 4 days. Most recently, Whale was updated on October 19, 2026 and Second on October 19, 2026.

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