# b.stage vs Second

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second at 89% against b.stage's 39%. Second also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). b.stage's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and Second sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: b.stage has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of b.stage's written reviews are positive against 89% of Second's.

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, Second every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | Second |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sync/id6752860014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 213 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [Minjun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841275054) |

## What reviewers say

### b.stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288)

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, official fan communities, and unique engagement features. Access merchandise, tickets, and participate in surveys and live events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community access, Purchase official merchandise and tickets, Participate in live show surveys and events, Live chat with artists (1:1 TALK), Earn digital rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $4.00 | per month |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| Na In Woo Japan Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| YOUNGJAE JAPAN OFFICIAL | $4.99 | per month |
| SILVER Ashleknight | $6.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| POP Subscription Voucher | $8.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $11.99 | per month |
| GOLD Ashleknight | $12.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| ANNUAL  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $17.00 | per year |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $19.99 | per month |
| 영데이 움직이는 스티커 상품 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Live Chat'POP' Periodic Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| 화사 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Live&Chat 'POP' PeriodicTicket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forténa 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X:IN 라이브 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ForeverYoung Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speical ForeverYoungMembership | $69.99 | one-time |


### Second

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-sync/id6752860014)

This utility app provides precise server time synchronization down to milliseconds, crucial for time-sensitive events like registrations and ticketing. It features drift tracking for sustained accuracy and a Picture-in-Picture timer for live monitoring while using other applications.

**Highlights:** Precise server time synchronization, Drift tracking for sustained accuracy, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) timer, Example site shortcuts, Multilingual support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 초정확 Pro 업그레이드 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

b.stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second free?

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

### Which has better reviews, b.stage or Second?

Second is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Second averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do b.stage or Second have ads?

Both b.stage and Second show ads.

### Which is updated more often, b.stage or Second?

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Second every 4 days. Most recently, b.stage was updated on October 13, 2026 and Second on October 11, 2026.

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