# A Long Time vs Second Best

The clearest difference is rating: Second Best at 5.0 against A Long Time's 3.9. Second Best also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). A Long Time's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

A Long Time 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of A Long Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Best's.

A Long Time ships an update monthly, Second Best every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Long Time | Second Best |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-long-time/id1450612495/reviews) | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#194** |
| Size | 255 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) | [MysteryCaper, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224170553) |

## What reviewers say

### A Long Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-long-time/id1450612495)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

An interactive picture book and puzzle game that tells a story of love and promises. Players move blocks to clear obstacles and guide a red line of memory through 60 years of a protagonist's life. Features unique artistic visuals and simple, engaging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Interactive picture book experience, Puzzle gameplay with block manipulation, Rich narrative about love and promises, Unique artistic visuals, Story spanning 60 years

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Second Best

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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 A Long Time free?

A Long Time 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, A Long Time or Second Best?

Second Best is rated higher. A Long Time averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Second Best averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do A Long Time or Second Best have ads?

Neither A Long Time nor Second Best shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Long Time or Second Best?

A Long Time ships an update monthly, and Second Best every 3 months. Most recently, A Long Time was updated on September 27, 2026 and Second Best on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, A Long Time or Second Best?

A Long Time currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Second Best at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*