# Chapters vs SecondWorld

The clearest difference is update cadence: SecondWorld at every 2 days against Chapters's every 2 weeks. Chapters's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chapters sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SecondWorld sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chapters ships an update every 2 weeks, SecondWorld every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chapters | SecondWorld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondworld-parallel-life/id6796921157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 487 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gauthier Thiry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854685740) | [Kairo Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794557493) |

## What reviewers say

### Chapters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapters-greatness/id6755590774)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Special Offer 3 Months Chapters | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $35.95 | per year |
| Chapters - Premium | $9.95 | one-time |
| Chapters Pro - All features | $9.99 | one-time |


### SecondWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondworld-parallel-life/id6796921157)

Create and observe a simulated life unfolding in a realistic city. You can gently influence events, plant wishes, or send anonymous gifts, but the person you imagine will never know you exist. Their life continues even when you're not actively playing.

**Highlights:** Create and observe simulated lives, Gentle influence on life events, Diary entries and social feeds, Dynamic fate engine with seasons, Realistic city environments and finances, Life continues offline

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guardian Pro | $59.99 | per month |
| Guardian Pro Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Diamonds ×100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds ×525 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Occupation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Custom Occupation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds ×1080 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds ×2240 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds ×5900 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds ×12500 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chapters free?

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

### Is SecondWorld free?

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

### Do Chapters or SecondWorld have ads?

Neither Chapters nor SecondWorld shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chapters or SecondWorld?

Chapters ships an update every 2 weeks, and SecondWorld every 2 days. Most recently, Chapters was updated on October 8, 2026 and SecondWorld on October 4, 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.*