Comparison

2nd Chances vs SecureWave

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

SecureWave

This app enables secure, offline communication through a local, password-protected network. It's ideal for private conversations without an internet connection, with messages automatically clearing after a day.

Highlights
  • Offline chat functionality
  • Password-protected network
  • Automatic message clearing
  • Local network communication
  • Requires specific hardware device
Features
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SecureWave: Private, Offline Chat Anytime, Anywhere App will only function with the LPR-T1 device. SecureWave is your go-to solution for secure, offline communication. Powered by an ESP8266 board, SecureWave creates a local, password-protected network, allowing you to chat without an internet connection. Whether you're camping, on a road trip, or just need a private chat space, SecureWave has you covered. Key Features: Offline Chat: No internet? No problem! Chat securely within the range of the SecureWave network. Password Protection: Enjoy peace of mind with a secure, password-protected Access Point. Temporary Conversations: Messages are automatically cleared after a day, keeping your chats private. Chat history will not show whe not connhttps://lonepeakradio.com/securewave.phpected to the SecureWave AP. Support, how to video and more, visit: https://lonepeakradio.com/securewave.php

Screenshots

2nd Chances4 screens
SecureWave3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SecureWave at 5.0 against 2nd Chances's 2.7. SecureWave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). 2nd Chances's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.5). 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. SecureWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SecureWave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd Chances has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
2nd Chances versus SecureWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd ChancesSecureWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCook & Vorndran-Brown, INCNathan Hayes

Customer experience

2nd Chances

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

SecureWave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

2nd Chances

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription of $12.99$12.991 Month
None

SecureWave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2nd Chances free?
2nd Chances is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SecureWave free?
SecureWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2nd Chances or SecureWave?
SecureWave is rated higher. 2nd Chances averages 2.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while SecureWave averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 2nd Chances or SecureWave have ads?
Neither 2nd Chances nor SecureWave shows ads.

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