# Second Life vs Mud Portal

The clearest difference is rating: Mud Portal at 4.2 against Second Life's 3.5. Mud Portal also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 34%). Second Life's advantage is ratings volume (456 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Life sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mud Portal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mud Portal holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Second Life has 456 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Second Life's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mud Portal's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Life | Mud Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (456 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-life/id6499226173/reviews) | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-portal-mud-client/id6760872146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **456** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 302 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Linden Research, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563088349) | [Steve Beranek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886537996) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mud Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-portal-mud-client/id6760872146)

Connect to text-based multiplayer worlds with a powerful and accessible MUD client. Features include full Telnet support, split-screen maps, and advanced automation tools like triggers and scripting. Designed with screen-reader users in mind.

**Highlights:** Accessibility-first design with VoiceOver support, Full Telnet with ANSI color rendering, Multiple simultaneous sessions, Split-screen maps, Powerful triggers and automation, Built-in scripting language

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mud Portal Pro (Yearly) | $2.99 | per year |
| Soda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slice | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mud Portal Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo Meal | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Life free?

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

### Is Mud Portal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Life or Mud Portal?

Mud Portal is rated higher. Second Life averages 3.5 out of 5 from 456 ratings, while Mud Portal averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Second Life or Mud Portal have ads?

Neither Second Life nor Mud Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second Life or Mud Portal?

Second Life ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mud Portal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Second Life was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mud Portal on October 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.*