# Quakeline vs Second Best

The clearest difference is update cadence: Quakeline at every 9 days against Second Best's every 3 months. Quakeline also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and ratings volume (162 vs 31). Second Best's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Quakeline costs $1.99 and Second Best $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Second Best holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quakeline has 162 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Quakeline's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Best's.

Quakeline ships an update every 9 days, Second Best every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quakeline | Second Best |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakeline/id6505058041/reviews) | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 203 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fatih Beceren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1419516270) | [MysteryCaper, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224170553) |

## What reviewers say

### Quakeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quakeline/id6505058041)

Embark on an emotional journey through a hand-drawn, post-earthquake Istanbul to find a loved one. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and make moral choices to survive and maintain your honor in a devastated city.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn Istanbul exploration, Post-earthquake survival narrative, Moral choice system, Puzzle solving, Energy management, Character interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Immersive and engaging story
- 🎨 Fantastic visuals
- 👍 Thoughtful game design
- 🎮 Great gameplay
- 💡 Interesting and impactful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken mechanics (lockpicking, conversation loops)
- 🐛 Bugs causing unplayable sections

**Reported bugs**

- Lockpicking mechanics are broken
- Conversation loops leading to unbreakable situations
- Saved game issues with certain mechanics

**Requested features**

- Fix broken mechanics
- Improve stability and reduce bugs


### Second Best

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-best-bested-part-2/id6744046132)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Continue an absurd mystery adventure filled with unexpected twists and whimsical humor. Solve clever puzzles and explore a world brought to life with charming hand-drawn visuals. Uncover the truth about your identity and escape a perilous journey.

**Highlights:** Absurd mystery adventure, Interactive story with twists, Classic point and click gameplay, Solve zany puzzles, Hand-drawn visuals, Colorful characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quakeline free?

Quakeline costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Second Best free?

Second Best costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quakeline or Second Best?

Second Best is rated higher. Quakeline averages 4.6 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Second Best averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do Quakeline or Second Best have ads?

Neither Quakeline nor Second Best shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quakeline or Second Best?

Quakeline ships an update every 9 days, and Second Best every 3 months. Most recently, Quakeline was updated on October 11, 2026 and Second Best on October 11, 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.*