# 2nd try vs EWU Plus

The clearest difference is monetization model: EWU Plus at free with in-app purchases against 2nd try's subscription. 2nd try's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (99% vs 83%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 2nd try sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EWU Plus 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2nd try has 7.5K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of 2nd try's written reviews are positive against 83% of EWU Plus's.

2nd try ships an update every 2 months, EWU Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd try | EWU Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780/reviews)** | [4.6 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewu-plus/id6755422025/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | **99.1% of reviews** | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [2nd Try LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745059716) | [EWU Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853791469) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd try

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780)

Access exclusive, uncensored unscripted shows and a vast catalog of content. Stream your favorite series and live events on all your devices with a subscription. Enjoy a premium viewing experience without ads.

**Highlights:** Exclusive shows, Huge content catalog, Ad-free streaming, Uncensored content, Cross-device compatibility, Monthly live streams

**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


### EWU Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewu-plus/id6755422025)

This app offers unfiltered documentary-style content, focusing on true crime, history, and exclusive originals. Enjoy longer cuts and less censorship than other platforms, with new content added weekly. Stream across multiple devices with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Unfiltered true crime documentaries, Exclusive EWU Originals, Deep-dive history content, Ad-free streaming experience, New content added weekly, Multi-device compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EWU Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| EWU Plus Yearly | $47.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2nd try free?

2nd try is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EWU Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 2nd try or EWU Plus?

2nd try is rated higher. 2nd try averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while EWU Plus averages 4.6 from 406 ratings.

### Do 2nd try or EWU Plus have ads?

Neither 2nd try nor EWU Plus shows ads.

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

2nd try ships an update every 2 months, and EWU Plus every 3 months. Most recently, 2nd try was updated on November 7, 2026 and EWU Plus on November 5, 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.*