# 2nd try vs DramaEra

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 (#198 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2nd try | DramaEra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-try/id6502337780/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 99.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [2nd Try LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745059716) | [Marije Reesink](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803130158) |

## What reviewers say

### 2nd try

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

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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

**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


### DramaEra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dramaera/id6803130156)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2nd try free?

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

### Is DramaEra free?

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

### Do 2nd try or DramaEra have ads?

Neither 2nd try nor DramaEra shows ads.

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

2nd try ships an update every 2 months, and DramaEra every 2 weeks. Most recently, 2nd try was updated on October 19, 2026 and DramaEra on October 9, 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.*