# Nico vs SecondMe

The clearest difference is rating: SecondMe at 4.2 against Nico's 2.6. SecondMe also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 34%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Nico's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 22). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nico sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SecondMe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SecondMe holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Nico's written reviews are positive against 46% of SecondMe's.

Nico ships an update monthly, SecondMe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nico | SecondMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455/reviews) | **[4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondme/id6503725480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 226 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [武汉稀有科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275507640) | [刘军 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750160677) |

## What reviewers say

### Nico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455)

This app offers a unique approach to making friends by using personality tests and algorithms to find compatible matches. It facilitates deeper connections through various chat options and community features, catering to young adults seeking meaningful relationships.

**Highlights:** Personality tests for matching, Algorithm-based friend recommendations, Anonymous and voice chat options, Location-based friend discovery, Community feed for sharing content, Profile customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP连续订阅一个月 | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP连续订阅三个月 | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP连续订阅三个月 | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| N币充值(21N币) | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员包月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 随聊筛选包（19次） | $6.99 | one-time |
| SVIP会员包月 | $6.99 | one-time |
| N币充值(76N币) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（52张） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（158张） | $39.99 | one-time |
| 活动SVIP年会员(258) | $39.99 | one-time |


### SecondMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondme/id6503725480)

Connect with like-minded individuals in a community celebrating diverse subcultures and contrasting personalities. Share your multiple facets and discover others who understand your unique interests and preferences. Engage with multimedia content and explore a world of niche communities.

**Highlights:** Connect with subculture enthusiasts, Share multiple personalities, Discover niche communities, Multimedia content sharing, Find like-minded individuals, Explore diverse interests

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SecondMe秒币二级 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-1周(7天)会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币三级 | $2.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-1个月(30天)会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币四级 | $6.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-3个月(92天)会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币五级 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe-6个月(183天)会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币六级 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SecondMe秒币七级 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nico free?

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

### Is SecondMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nico or SecondMe?

SecondMe is rated higher. Nico averages 2.6 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while SecondMe averages 4.2 from 22 ratings.

### Do Nico or SecondMe have ads?

Both Nico and SecondMe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nico or SecondMe?

Nico ships an update monthly, and SecondMe fortnightly. Most recently, Nico was updated on October 2, 2026 and SecondMe on October 1, 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.*