# Second Life vs Dumava

The clearest difference is ads: Second Life at none against Dumava's shown. Dumava's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Second Life sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dumava sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Second Life ships an update every 2 weeks, Dumava every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Life | Dumava |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (456 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-life/id6499226173/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **456** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 302 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Linden Research, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563088349) | [mustafa ozdal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800908577) |

## 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


### Dumava

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumava/id6800908575)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumava Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dumava Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Stars | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Life free?

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

### Is Dumava free?

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

### Do Second Life or Dumava have ads?

Dumava shows ads; Second Life does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Life or Dumava?

Second Life ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dumava every 2 days. Most recently, Second Life was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dumava on October 24, 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.*