2nd try vs DramaEra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
DramaEra
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DramaEra is a short-drama entertainment app designed for viewers who enjoy discovering and watching serialized stories anytime. DISCOVER SHORT DRAMAS Explore personalized recommendations, trending titles, latest releases, and different drama categories. Use search to quickly find stories that match your interests. ENJOY A SMOOTH VIEWING EXPERIENCE Watch episodes in a full-screen player, switch between episodes, adjust playback speed, save Favorites, and continue from your previous viewing progress. Watch History makes it easy to return to dramas you have already started. EARN FREE REWARDS Complete free in-app activities to earn coins and use them to unlock eligible episodes. Coins cannot be purchased or exchanged for money. DramaEra does not offer paid subscriptions or in-app purchases in this version. OPTIONAL ACCOUNT SIGN-IN Core browsing and playback features are available through guest access. Google Sign-In is optional and helps users retain and synchronize their account information. CREATE AND SHARE Creator Center allows users to submit their own short dramas. Users must confirm that they own or have the necessary rights to submitted content. Submissions are reviewed before they become publicly available. MULTILINGUAL EXPERIENCE Choose from multiple interface languages and explore content presented for your selected language. DramaEra brings discovery, episodic playback, rewards, and creator content together in one short-drama experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DramaEra at every 2 weeks against 2nd try's every 2 months. DramaEra also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). 2nd try's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. 2nd try sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DramaEra sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
2nd try ships an update every 2 months, DramaEra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2nd try | DramaEra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 99.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 2nd Try LLC | Marije Reesink |
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
DramaEra
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
2nd try
- 2nd try Monthly$4.991 Month
- 2nd try Yearly$49.991 Year
DramaEra
- Weekly Subscription$14.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$39.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$199.991 Year
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 500 Coins$4.99
- 1000 Coins$9.99
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- 2000 Coins$19.99
- 5000 Coins$49.99








