# 2nd Chances vs SecureWave

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd Chances | SecureWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-chances/id1543913731/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securewave/id6737750431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cook & Vorndran-Brown, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570127549) | [Nathan Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635687426) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd Chances

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-chances/id1543913731)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription of $12.99 | $12.99 | per month |


### SecureWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securewave/id6737750431)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*