Multiverse vs Second Life
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multiverse
Explore immersive 3D worlds and connect with others using a customizable avatar. Experience live music events and engage in interactive adventures without needing a VR headset.
- 3D avatar customization
- Live voice and chat communication
- Immersive live music events
- 3D avatar dancing
- Explore new dimensions
- No VR headset required
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Step into a captivating realm of limitless possibilities right from your phone, without the need for cumbersome VR headsets. Introducing our groundbreaking app, where you embark on immersive adventures as a stunning 3D avatar, effortlessly connecting with others through live voice and chat. Immerse yourself in electrifying live music events, where every beat resonates through your soul. Let your 3D avatar effortlessly dance alongside others, transporting you to a realm of boundless movement. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey, as you explore a whole new dimension of interactive experiences like never before.
Second Life
Explore a vast 3D virtual world, meet new people, and express yourself through customizable avatars. Interact with the environment, attend virtual events, and connect with friends globally. This pioneering social platform offers endless possibilities for exploration and connection.
- Avatar customization and appearance editing
- Explore 3D virtual spaces
- Interact with the environment
- Stream audio at virtual clubs
- Global social interaction features
- Mobile virtual world exploration
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Second Life - Social Virtual World & Avatar App Now available to all users! Meet new people and chat with friends from around the world in thousands of exciting community-created 3D spaces with Second Life, the pioneering virtual world - now on mobile! Whether you’re at home or on the go, you'll never run out of places to explore and people to meet. With the Second Life app, you can: * See your avatar & edit appearance by changing outfits * Explore a virtual world of fashion, clubs, art, and roleplaying via the Destination Guide, mobile showcase, own favorites * Interact with the world through avatar movement (walk, run, fly, sit, stand) and object interactions (touch, sit) - or park your avatar and explore via flycam * Enjoy streaming audio at virtual clubs * Socialize and stay connected (nearby chat, group chat, IM, group notices, find contacts, inspect profiles) Second Life is always wonderful, sometimes weird, and 100% wow-worthy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Multiverse at 4.1 against Second Life's 3.5. Multiverse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (56% vs 34%). Second Life's advantage is ratings volume (441 vs 107). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Second Life sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Multiverse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Multiverse holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 441 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Multiverse's written reviews are positive against 34% of Second Life's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multiverse | Second Life |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (107 ratings) — better | 3.5 (441 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better | 33.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 107 | 441 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 798 MB | 290 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | clipo inc. | Linden Research, Inc. |
Customer experience
Multiverse
Second Life
User reviews
Multiverse
From 107 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Stunning visual design and realistic playa recreation
- 🎵 High-quality live music and DJ performances
- 🌍 Global social connectivity with real-time voice chat
- 🎭 Immersive art installations and creative atmosphere
- 🚀 Rapid development and frequent updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Mandatory payment/donation to access app
- 🔊 Audio and microphone functionality unreliable
- ⚠️ Poor performance on older devices (iPhone 7)
- 🔥 Device overheating during extended use
Second Life
From 441 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth movement
- 🎨 Good graphics quality
- 💬 Ability to chat with friends
- 🎵 Can listen to music
Room to improve
- 🐛 Rendering issues (black avatars, missing textures)
- 🔒 Can't access adult regions
- 🤖 Limited functionality (no inventory access, object interaction)
- 🔋 Device overheating
- 🤔 Buggy and unstable
Bugs and requests
Multiverse
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes when approaching laser effects or sound stages
- Crashes on iPad after graphics load
- Crashes during music venue visits
- Payment/purchase gateway errors
- Bag Load Error on ticket purchase
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- Microphone stops working or becomes permanently muted
- Friend invite system generates incorrect user IDs
- App crashes every 3-5 minutes in some cases
- Loading screen hangs after payment
- Repeated payment requests after successful purchase
- Bluetooth speaker audio routing issues
- Severe lag and performance degradation
- iOS 14 compatibility issues
Requested features
11 requests- Teleportation to specific locations
- In-app map/index for event navigation
- Climbable art and interactive structures
- Flying machines and expanded movement options
- VR headset compatibility (Google Cardboard, etc.)
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- Background app refresh for continuous music
- Center Camp inclusion
- More avatar customization options
- Better friend invite system
- Increased interactive gameplay elements
- More diverse activities and experiences
Second Life
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Inability to close group chats
- Unresponsive joystick controls
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to create new accounts
- Access to full inventory and object interaction
- Improved camera controls
- Background app functionality (notifications, etc.)
- Support for more device types
In-app purchases
Multiverse
No in-app purchases
Second Life
- 100 Linden Dollar Bundle$0.99
- 800 Linden Dollar Bundle$4.99
- 1650 Linden Dollar Bundle$9.99
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- 3400 Linden Dollar Bundle$19.99
- 8750 Linden Dollar Bundle$49.99
