Comparison

SecondDate vs Pet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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 coveredβ€”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 β€œhey.” 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/

About

Pet

Features
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Petsocial is where pet owners share their animals' lives, find trusted care, and help pets find homes β€” all in one place. A SOCIAL NETWORK BUILT FOR PETS Give every pet their own profile, with breed, diet, habitat, lifestyle and care needs. Post photos, share short videos, and add stories that capture the small moments. Follow other owners, react and comment, and message anyone directly β€” including voice notes when typing won't do. FIND AND BOOK PET CARE Browse groomers, boarding facilities, walkers, sitters and veterinarians near you. See what each provider offers, check availability, and book the service you need. Pay securely in the app. Your booking is confirmed straight away, and you'll be notified as it progresses. ADOPT FROM A SHELTER Browse pets waiting for homes at real shelters and rescues. Filter by what suits your household, see full details on each animal, and spot urgent placements that need a home quickly. Found a match? Request a meet-and-greet or send an adoption application directly through the app. Set your adoption preferences and keep an eye out for pets that fit. THE PLAZA Discover food, treats, toys, accessories and care products from pet businesses. Browse by category, see full product details, and find providers you can trust. SUPPORT SHELTERS AND RESCUES Donate to shelters and rescue organisations doing the work, directly from the app. EVERYTHING ELSE β€’ Search for pets, people, businesses and services β€’ Notifications for messages, bookings, likes and comments β€’ Follow the accounts and organisations that matter to you β€’ Manage multiple pets from a single account Whether you're sharing your dog's first swim, booking a groomer before the weekend, or bringing home a rescue cat, Petsocial keeps every part of pet life in one app. Download Petsocial and join the community.

Screenshots

SecondDate4 screens
Pet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pet at none against SecondDate's shown. Pet also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecondDate ships an update every 8 months, Pet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SecondDate versus Pet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecondDatePet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB104 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperProject Osprey LLCPet Centrals Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SecondDate

No in-app purchases

None

Pet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SecondDate free?
SecondDate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pet free?
Pet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SecondDate or Pet have ads?
SecondDate shows ads; Pet does not.
Which is updated more often, SecondDate or Pet?
SecondDate ships an update every 8 months, and Pet every 3 weeks. Most recently, SecondDate was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pet on October 31, 2026.

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