# A24 vs 2nd try

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2nd try at 99% against A24's 22%. 2nd try also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 198). A24's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A24 sells 114 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd try has 7.1K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of A24's written reviews are positive against 99% of 2nd try's.

A24 ships an update every 4 weeks, 2nd try every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A24 | 2nd try |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a24/id6446205568/reviews) | **[5.0 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 198 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | **99.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 175 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A24 FILMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479457720) | [2nd Try LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745059716) |

## What reviewers say

### A24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a24/id6446205568)

Access exclusive perks, a full library of bonus content, and A24 films in one convenient app. Rent or own movies with filmmaker commentaries, watch behind-the-scenes documentaries, and enjoy member-only benefits. Stay updated on new features and exclusive offerings.

**Highlights:** Browse and rent/own A24 movies, Filmmaker commentaries, Behind-the-scenes documentaries, Interviews and bonus features, Exclusive member perks, Updates on new features

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (114)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aftersun | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bodies Bodies Bodies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pearl | $3.99 | one-time |
| X Movie | $3.99 | one-time |
| When You Finish Saving World | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moonlight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lamb | $3.99 | one-time |
| Talk to Me | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| Waves | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Death of Dick Long | $3.99 | one-time |
| Problemista | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Ghost Story | $3.99 | one-time |
| Uncut Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| After Yang | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hereditary | $3.99 | one-time |
| Midsommar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Green Room | $3.99 | one-time |
| Under The Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Green Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enemy | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Eternal Daughter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Under The Silver Lake | $3.99 | one-time |
| Marcel The Shell with Shoes On | $3.99 | one-time |
| Everything Everywhere all at.. | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Lobster | $4.99 | one-time |
| God's Creatures | $4.99 | one-time |
| On Becoming a Guinea Fowl | $4.99 | one-time |
| When You Finish Saving the W.. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Babygirl | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eddington VOD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heretic | $4.99 | one-time |
| MaXXXine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tuesday | $4.99 | one-time |
| I Saw The TV Glow | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Iron Claw | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Zone of Interest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Priscilla | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dream Scenario | $4.99 | one-time |
| Good Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beau is Afraid | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Drama | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Smashing Machine | $5.99 | one-time |
| If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bring Her Back VOD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Death of a Unicorn | $5.99 | one-time |
| Queer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Y2K | $5.99 | one-time |
| We Live in Time | $5.99 | one-time |
| A Different Man | $5.99 | one-time |
| Showing Up | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pi | $5.99 | one-time |
| Janet Planet | $5.99 | one-time |
| Close | $5.99 | one-time |
| Civil War | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stop Making Sense | $5.99 | one-time |
| Love Lies Bleeding | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hazbin Hotel Early Access | $6.69 | one-time |
| All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Invite | $7.99 | one-time |
| Backrooms | $7.99 | one-time |
| Marty Supreme | $7.99 | one-time |
| undertone | $7.99 | one-time |
| VOD - Friendship | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sorry, Baby VOD | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ex Machina | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Witch | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Green Knight | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tuesday | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mother Mary | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pillion | $9.99 | one-time |
| How to Make a Killing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Opus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Everything Everywhere All At.. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sing Sing | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Different Man | $9.99 | one-time |
| Love Lies Bleeding | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring Breakers | $12.99 | one-time |
| Midsommar | $14.99 | one-time |
| First Reformed | $14.99 | one-time |
| Waves | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Lighthouse | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hereditary | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Board: Director Adam Wi... | $15.00 | one-time |
| Dream Scenario | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Iron Claw | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Zone of Interest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tony | $19.99 | one-time |
| Backrooms | $19.99 | one-time |
| Eternity | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Drama | $19.99 | one-time |
| Past Lives | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Moment | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ne Zha 2 VOD | $19.99 | one-time |
| Beau is Afraid | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warfare | $19.99 | one-time |
| Stop Making Sense | $19.99 | one-time |
| Queer | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Brutalist | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heretic | $19.99 | one-time |
| I Saw The TV Glow | $19.99 | one-time |
| Y2K | $19.99 | one-time |
| MaXXXine | $19.99 | one-time |
| X. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Talk to Me | $19.99 | one-time |
| Civil War | $19.99 | one-time |
| X Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Marty Supreme | $24.99 | one-time |
| Materialists VOD | $24.99 | one-time |
| Death of a Unicorn | $24.99 | one-time |
| Warfare | $24.99 | one-time |
| We Live in Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| X Trilogy Bundle | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎁 Great perks and gifts
- ✨ Sleek and easy interface
- 🎬 Treasure trove of bonus content
- 💖 Supports indie film studio
- 👍 Good for A24 fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Insanely buggy and unreliable
- 🔇 Sound issues common
- 🚫 AirPlay issues (no sound/video)
- 📺 No Apple TV app
- 💻 Poor app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Free tickets hard to redeem
- Movies have no sound
- Purchased movies have no sound
- AirPlay has no sound or video
- Content not loading

**Requested features**

- Add Apple TV app
- Improve AirPlay functionality
- Allow in-app shop purchases
- Integrate shop with app
- Improve app functionality and user experience


### 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 A24 free?

A24 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, A24 or 2nd try?

2nd try is rated higher. A24 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while 2nd try averages 5.0 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do A24 or 2nd try have ads?

Neither A24 nor 2nd try shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A24 or 2nd try?

A24 ships an update every 4 weeks, and 2nd try every 2 months. Most recently, A24 was updated on October 14, 2026 and 2nd try on October 14, 2026.

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