Comparison

BU Stylist vs Second Innings

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BU Stylist

Features
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BU Stylist application to manage your bookings and appointments

About

Second Innings

This app offers a supportive space for divorced singles, widowed partners, and single parents to find meaningful companionship. It uses AI-powered tools for personalized introductions and compatibility insights, fostering respectful connections.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized introductions
  • Compatibility insights
  • Judgment-free AI chatbot
  • Respectful interaction standards
  • Supportive community for life transitions
Features
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Starting over in love should feel hopeful, not judged. Second Innings helps divorced, widowed, and single-parent users find real connection with people who understand where they are in life. MOST DATING APPS AREN'T BUILT FOR THIS CHAPTER Most dating apps are built for fast swipes and casual connections. If you've been through a divorce, lost a partner, or are balancing kids and responsibilities, those apps can feel shallow, rushed, and out of touch with real life. SECOND INNINGS IS DIFFERENT Second Innings is a respectful dating app designed for people starting over. Every feature is built to help you connect with more confidence, clarity, and comfort: • ReMatch AI: Personalized matches based on your values, lifestyle, and life stage • Match Meter: Instant compatibility insights built around shared interests and what matters most • Judgment-Free AI Chatbot: A private, pressure-free space to ask questions, practice conversations, or simply talk • Respect-First Community: Kindness, empathy, and meaningful intent are built into the experience from the start SECOND INNINGS IS FOR YOU IF: * You're divorced and open to love again * You're widowed and ready to explore connection at your own pace * You're a single parent who wants someone who understands real life * You're looking for meaningful connection, not casual swipes * You believe your past is wisdom, not baggage YOUR STORY IS NOT OVER A new chapter can still bring companionship, joy, and real love. Second Innings was built to help you start again with people who truly understand your journey. Download now and take your next step toward meaningful connection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BU Stylist4 screens
Second Innings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BU Stylist at none against Second Innings's 17. BU Stylist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Second Innings sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. BU Stylist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BU Stylist versus Second Innings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBU StylistSecond Innings
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB94 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPallette Arts Private LimitedSecond Innings, Inc

In-app purchases

None

BU Stylist

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Second Innings

Subscriptions15
  • I Am Ready (TM)$2.997 Days
  • Enjoy 1000 Message$4.997 Days
  • Match Meter!$5.997 Days
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  • I am Ready$6.997 Days
  • I Am Ready$6.991 Month
  • Basic Plan$7.991 Month
  • Astro Match7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Secret Admirer2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Match Meter7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Rematch AI$9.991 Month
  • Astro Match$9.997 Days
  • ReMatch AI$9.997 Days
  • Essentials$14.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Month
  • Premium ( 3 Months )$49.993 Months
One-time1
  • Missed!$1.99

Questions

Is BU Stylist free?
BU Stylist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Innings free?
Second Innings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BU Stylist or Second Innings have ads?
Second Innings shows ads; BU Stylist does not.

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