SecondDate vs Joinstar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SecondDate
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SecondDate is video-first dating designed to help you get to know someone before you match. MEET PEOPLE IN MOTION Browse photos and short videos from people in your area. Hear their voice, see their smile, and discover more than a static profile can show. SKIP THE SMALL TALK Build your profile with a short introduction and answers to first-date questions. When you connect, the basics are already covered—so it feels more like a second date. SEND A VIDEO FLIRT When someone catches your attention, send a short video flirt and make a better first impression than “hey.” KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING If the feeling is mutual, continue privately with short video messages made for two. FREE OR PREMIUM SecondDate is free to download. Free members can browse Finding and maintain one active relationship at a time. SecondDate Premium removes Finding ads and allows multiple active relationships. SAFETY AND CONTROL Report or block profiles and content, stop chatting at any time, and delete your account from Settings. Uploaded media is screened, and reported content can be reviewed by our moderation team. SecondDate is for adults 18 and older. Location access is required for nearby discovery. Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account. TERMS OF USE Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Joinstar
Discover and connect with people in your network who are traveling to the same destinations or live in places you're visiting. Never miss an opportunity to meet up with friends again.
- Connect with people traveling to same places
- Find friends visiting your hometown
- Discover people living where you travel
- Never miss meetups with friends
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Joinstar connects you with people in your network that are traveling to the same places as you, living in the places you are traveling to, or visiting your hometown. With Joinstar, you will never miss out on chances to meet up with your friends again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Joinstar at none against SecondDate's shown. Joinstar also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SecondDate ships an update every 8 months, Joinstar every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SecondDate | Joinstar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Project Osprey LLC | Joinstar LLC |
In-app purchases
SecondDate
No in-app purchases
Joinstar
No in-app purchases









