# StrideTV vs 2nd try

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2nd try at 99% against StrideTV's 0%. 2nd try also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 8). StrideTV's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StrideTV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 2nd try sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

2nd try holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd try has 7.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of StrideTV's written reviews are positive against 99% of 2nd try's.

StrideTV ships an update monthly, 2nd try every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrideTV | 2nd try |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridetv/id1672652675/reviews) | **[5.0 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **99.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 64 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ultimate Drill Book](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455826723) | [2nd Try LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745059716) |

## What reviewers say

### StrideTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridetv/id1672652675)

Access a diverse range of entertainment and educational content focused on music, drum corps, and dance. Stream live events, listen to podcasts, and engage with a community of enthusiasts. Enjoy exclusive originals and create personalized playlists.

**Highlights:** Watch and download videos, Exclusive live streams, Podcast listening, Community engagement, Playlist creation, Background video playback

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrideTV Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StrideTV Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### 2nd try

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780)

Access exclusive, uncensored shows and a vast catalog of unscripted content. Stream all episodes of popular series and live events on any device, ad-free. Join a community for a unique internet entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive shows, Ad-free streaming, Uncensored content, Vast catalog of past episodes, Live streams, Multi-device support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2nd try Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 2nd try Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Organized content
- 🔒 No ads
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive design
- 💰 Affordable subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional video playback issues
- 🚫 Lack of comment section
- 🔍 Difficulty finding new content

**Reported bugs**

- Full screen mode crashes app
- Captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add comment section
- Improve video resume/continue watching feature
- Add ability to mark videos as watched
- Improve video discovery and recommendations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrideTV free?

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

### Is 2nd try free?

2nd try is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StrideTV or 2nd try?

2nd try is rated higher. StrideTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 2nd try averages 5.0 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do StrideTV or 2nd try have ads?

Neither StrideTV nor 2nd try shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StrideTV or 2nd try?

StrideTV ships an update monthly, and 2nd try every 2 months. Most recently, StrideTV was updated on September 9, 2026 and 2nd try on September 25, 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.*