# Nebula⁣ vs 2nd try

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2nd try at 99% against Nebula⁣'s 54%. 2nd try also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Nebula⁣'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nebula⁣ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 2nd try sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2nd try holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Nebula⁣'s written reviews are positive against 99% of 2nd try's.

Nebula⁣ ships an update fortnightly, 2nd try every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nebula⁣ | 2nd try |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebula/id1447033725/reviews) | **[5.0 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **99.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Standard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447033724) | [2nd Try LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745059716) |

## What reviewers say

### Nebula⁣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebula/id1447033725)

Access a curated collection of videos, podcasts, and classes from independent creators. Enjoy exclusive original content, extended cuts, and offline downloads. Support creators directly through this ad-free streaming platform.

**Highlights:** Full catalog access, Exclusive Nebula Originals, Nebula Plus extended content, Creator release notifications, Offline video downloads

**Features:** Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY | $2.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY | $4.99 | per month |
| MONTHLY | $5.00 | per month |
| MONTHLY | $7.00 | per month |
| YEARLY | $9.99 | per year |
| YEARLY | $29.99 | per year |
| YEARLY | $30.00 | per year |
| YEARLY | $49.99 | per year |
| YEARLY | $60.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ad-free experience
- 💡 Creator-owned platform
- 🚀 Smooth app performance
- 🤩 Excellent content quality
- 💰 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Poor content discoverability
- 🔀 Confusing navigation and lack of user-friendly features
- 🔇 No background playback or audio-only mode
- 🔒 Lack of platform-wide login persistence

**Reported bugs**

- Downloaded videos disappearing from the app
- Inability to exit full-screen mode without restarting the app
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Frequent app crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast and AirPlay support
- Implement a 'Watch Later' or 'Continue Watching' feature
- Allow users to adjust video quality and playback speed
- Introduce a comments section for user feedback
- Improve content organization and recommendation algorithms


### 2nd try

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780)

Access exclusive, uncensored shows and a vast catalog of unscripted content. Stream all episodes of popular series and live events on any device, ad-free. Join a community for a unique internet entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive shows, Ad-free streaming, Uncensored content, Vast catalog of past episodes, Live streams, Multi-device support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd try Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 2nd try Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Organized content
- 🔒 No ads
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive design
- 💰 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional video playback issues
- 🚫 Lack of comment section
- 🔍 Difficulty finding new content

**Reported bugs**

- Full screen mode crashes app
- Captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add comment section
- Improve video resume/continue watching feature
- Add ability to mark videos as watched
- Improve video discovery and recommendations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nebula⁣ free?

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

### Is 2nd try free?

2nd try is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nebula⁣ or 2nd try?

2nd try is rated higher. Nebula⁣ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while 2nd try averages 5.0 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Nebula⁣ or 2nd try have ads?

Neither Nebula⁣ nor 2nd try shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nebula⁣ or 2nd try?

Nebula⁣ ships an update fortnightly, and 2nd try every 2 months. Most recently, Nebula⁣ was updated on September 24, 2026 and 2nd try on September 25, 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.*