Comparison

2nd try vs TheoryVerse

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

Head to head
About

2nd try

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
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Become a 2nd try Subscriber! By subscribing, you'll unlock Exclusive Shows and a huge catalog of everything we've made*, ad-free and totally uncensored (except when the bleeps are funnier, or, you know, Keith's butt). The best-unscripted shows on the internet are right at your fingertips and streaming on all your devices! New and old episodes of The Try Guys, Without A Recipe, Eat The Menu, Phoning It In, Trolley Problems, Escape The Kitchen, Smoke Show, Fun City, monthly live streams, and more, ready to watch whenever you need friends to laugh with. This is the internet done right. This is 2nd try. Join us and become part of our most exciting try yet! *Some stuff is excluded; we think you know why. But that stuff sucked anyway. To access all features and content you can subscribe to 2nd try on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle.Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment.Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
Terms of Service: https://watch.2ndtry.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.2ndtry.tv/privacy

About

TheoryVerse

Join a global community to discuss and explore fandoms, food, and fashion. Access exclusive content, uncover secrets, and help shape future projects. This platform offers a unique space for fans to connect and engage deeply with their interests.

Highlights
  • Exclusive content access
  • Community discussions
  • Shape future projects
  • Unlimited access on all devices
  • Subscription management
Features
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Enter the TheoryVerse to unlock all of the lore and none of the ads. TheoryVerse is the extended universe of all things Theorist, where our global community can come together to overthink their favorite fandoms, food, and fashion. Here you will get to go on new adventures, find exclusive secrets and help us shape the future of Theorist. In the TheoryVerse, you aren’t just a Loyal Theorist, you are a part of the team. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Theorist offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://www.theoristmedia.com/arg/terms -Privacy Policy: https://www.theoristmedia.com/arg/privacy

Screenshots

2nd try4 screens
TheoryVerse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2nd try at 5.0 against TheoryVerse's 3.0. 2nd try also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 3) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). TheoryVerse's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 2nd try sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TheoryVerse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2nd try holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd try has 7.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2nd try ships an update every 2 months, TheoryVerse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
2nd try versus TheoryVerse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2nd tryTheoryVerse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7.1K ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews99.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer2nd Try LLCTheorist Inc.

Customer experience

2nd try

All ratings7,086 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.2%
Written reviews2,036 reviews
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.3%

TheoryVerse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

2nd try

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Full screen mode crashes app
  • Captions not always accurate

Requested features

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

TheoryVerse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

2nd try

Subscriptions2
  • 2nd try Monthly$4.991 Month
  • 2nd try Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

TheoryVerse

Subscriptions2
  • Theory Crafter Monthly$12.001 Month
  • Theory Crafter Annual$119.991 Year

Questions

Is 2nd try free?
2nd try is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheoryVerse free?
TheoryVerse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2nd try or TheoryVerse?
2nd try is rated higher. 2nd try averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while TheoryVerse averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 2nd try or TheoryVerse have ads?
Neither 2nd try nor TheoryVerse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2nd try or TheoryVerse?
2nd try ships an update every 2 months, and TheoryVerse every 3 weeks. Most recently, 2nd try was updated on September 29, 2026 and TheoryVerse on September 12, 2026.

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