Comparison

2nd Chances vs Pendulum Members

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

Head to head
About

2nd Chances

This social networking app connects young widows and widowers aged 55 and under. It provides a safe space for individuals who have lost a spouse early in life to find others with shared experiences.

Highlights
  • Connect with other young widows/widowers
  • Safe and supportive community
  • Focus on shared life experiences
  • Chat feature enabled with subscription
  • Created by individuals with lived experience
Features
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2nd Chances is the only social site/app of its kind. We welcome only young widows and widowers because we know how important it is to connect with others who share our unique life path. 2nd Chances is designed specifically for widows/widowers ages 55 and under. We know it can seem challenging to find others who have lost a spouse early in life but there really are many of us around the world. 2nd Chances brings people together who have this shared life experience. As widowed people ourselves, we know we can be a vulnerable population. 2nd Chances is committed to being a safe space for our members. As a young widow herself, one of the creators of 2nd Chances is a mental health counselor by profession. She decided to obtain a specialty in grief counseling after the loss of her husband. The 2nd Chances Couple understands the emotional components of widowhood and the unique dynamics of relationships between widows and widowers. ---SUBSCRIPTION AVAILABLE--- 1 Month Auto-Renewable subscription for $12.99 After subscription Chat feature will be enabled Your subscription will be billed to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://2ndchancesapp.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://2ndchancesapp.com/terms-condition

About

Pendulum Members

Features
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Pendulum is a lifestyle events brand and digital community redefining how ambitious, culturally attuned professionals connect. Through a curated calendar of exclusive in-person events, Pendulum brings together a global network of accomplished individuals who seek more than just entertainment. Members can download the app and create an account to unlock event access.

Screenshots

2nd Chances4 screens
Pendulum Members4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pendulum Members at none against 2nd Chances's 1. Pendulum Members also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 2nd Chances's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 2nd Chances sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Pendulum Members asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd Chances ships an update every 3 weeks, Pendulum Members every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
2nd Chances versus Pendulum Members: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd ChancesPendulum Members
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCook & Vorndran-Brown, INCPendulum

In-app purchases

1 purchases

2nd Chances

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription of $12.99$12.991 Month
None

Pendulum Members

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2nd Chances free?
2nd Chances is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pendulum Members free?
Pendulum Members is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 2nd Chances or Pendulum Members have ads?
Neither 2nd Chances nor Pendulum Members shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd Chances or Pendulum Members?
2nd Chances ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pendulum Members every 5 days. Most recently, 2nd Chances was updated on July 5, 2026 and Pendulum Members on September 9, 2026.

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