# Kosmi vs Second Life

The clearest difference is rating: Second Life at 3.5 against Kosmi's 2.7. Second Life also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (441 vs 34). Kosmi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Life sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Kosmi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Second Life holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Life has 441 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Kosmi's written reviews are positive against 34% of Second Life's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Kosmi ships an update every 10 months, Second Life every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kosmi | Second Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kosmi/id1547460222/reviews) | **[3.5 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-life/id6499226173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | **34.9% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kosmi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547460224) | [Linden Research, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563088349) |

## What reviewers say

### Kosmi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kosmi/id1547460222)

This app provides a unified platform for entertainment, combining TV, movies, games, and music. Users can create virtual rooms to invite friends and share these experiences together.

**Highlights:** Watch TV and movies together, Play games with friends, Listen to music collaboratively, Create private hangouts rooms, Invite friends to join rooms, Stream various entertainment apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Second Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-life/id6499226173)

Explore a vast 3D virtual world, meet new people, and express yourself through customizable avatars. Interact with the environment, attend virtual events, and connect with friends globally. This pioneering social platform offers endless possibilities for exploration and connection.

**Highlights:** Avatar customization and appearance editing, Explore 3D virtual spaces, Interact with the environment, Stream audio at virtual clubs, Global social interaction features, Mobile virtual world exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Linden Dollar Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 800 Linden Dollar Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1650 Linden Dollar Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3400 Linden Dollar Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8750 Linden Dollar Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth movement
- 🎨 Good graphics quality
- 💬 Ability to chat with friends
- 🎵 Can listen to music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rendering issues (black avatars, missing textures)
- 🔒 Can't access adult regions
- 🤖 Limited functionality (no inventory access, object interaction)
- 🔋 Device overheating
- 🤔 Buggy and unstable

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to close group chats
- Unresponsive joystick controls

**Requested features**

- Ability to create new accounts
- Access to full inventory and object interaction
- Improved camera controls
- Background app functionality (notifications, etc.)
- Support for more device types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kosmi free?

Kosmi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Second Life free?

Second Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kosmi or Second Life?

Second Life is rated higher. Kosmi averages 2.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Second Life averages 3.5 from 441 ratings.

### Do Kosmi or Second Life have ads?

Neither Kosmi nor Second Life shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kosmi or Second Life?

Kosmi ships an update every 10 months, and Second Life every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kosmi was updated on September 24, 2026 and Second Life on September 27, 2026.

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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.*