Comparison

PathClear vs Second Chance

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PathClear

Features
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PathClear: Stay one day stronger. PathClear is a private, all in one recovery companion built for anyone working to break free from addiction whether that's alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, porn, gambling, sugar, or anything else holding you back. No judgment. No accounts shared. Just the tools you need, when you need them. Why PathClear is different Most recovery apps just count days. PathClear gives you a full toolkit grounded in CBT, mindfulness, and harm reduction principles plus an AI companion trained to listen at 3 AM when no one else is awake. What's inside • Sobriety Tracking: Track multiple recovery streaks side-by-side. See exactly how far you've come, in days, weeks, and milestones. • AI Recovery Companion: Talk through cravings, slips, and wins with a private, judgment-free chat companion any time of day. • Craving Toolkit: Ride out urges with science backed techniques: urge surfing, box breathing, grounding (5-4-3-2-1), body scan, progressive muscle relaxation, safe place visualization, thought reframing, and play the tape forward. • Encrypted Journal: Capture thoughts, triggers, and breakthroughs in a journal protected by app lock and on device encryption. • Daily Check-Ins: A 30-second mood and craving check that builds a real picture of your patterns over time. • Withdrawal Timeline: Know what to expect day by day for the substance you're stepping away from. • Risk Forecast & Weekly Reports: Spot the days and situations most likely to trip you up before they happen. • Crisis & SOS Support: One tap access to crisis lines and trained volunteers when you need someone in your corner right now. • Safety Plan: Build your personalized plan: warning signs, coping moves, people to call, places to avoid. • Support Network: Add trusted contacts who can be alerted when you need backup. • Goals & Milestones: Set what recovery means to you, and celebrate every step. • Recovery Library: Curated articles, meditations, and audio for every stage of the journey. • Slip Recovery: Slipped? You're not back at zero. Log it, learn from it, and keep moving. Designed for privacy Your recovery is yours. PathClear is built privacy-first: • App lock with Face ID / Touch ID • Encrypted journal entries • Discreet app icon and notifications • No selling, no advertising, ever Who PathClear is for • Anyone working toward sobriety or moderation • People who want privacy over public streak boards • Anyone supplementing therapy, AA/NA, SMART Recovery, or other programs • Friends and family supporting a loved one PathClear is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency number or a crisis hotline. Download PathClear today. The next day stronger starts now. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pathclear.app/privacy-policy

About

Second Chance

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Second Chance is a serious, privacy-first platform for those navigating the path of recovery from behavioral and substance addictions—including gambling, alcohol, nicotine, and pornography. This is not a game. You won’t find badges, public leaderboards, or loud notifications here. Second Chance is designed to be a "quiet room"—a safe, grounded space to help you build self-awareness and find steady footing through radical honesty. Core Features: Virtual Buddy — Find an accountability partner on your recovery journey and stay connected through check-ins Community Garden — Plant your seed, watch your tree grow with every sober day. Your progress, visualized Daily Urge Tracking: A deliberate, non-judgmental check-in process. Track the intensity of your urges and identify the specific drivers behind them. Reflective Journey: Gain clarity on your progress through a dedicated history of your check-ins and logs. See your patterns over time without the pressure of a public "streak." Structured Journaling: Use daily guided prompts designed to help you process triggers, identify your "why," and document your small wins. Moderated Peer Communities: Connect with others in a safe, structured environment. Share "Wins" or "Relapse Reflections" in spaces moderated for safety and support. Emergency Mode: Immediate access to grounding exercises and your personal "Reason for Quitting" for the moments when things feel overwhelming. Compassionate Relapse Logging: We treat setbacks as information, not failure. Log setbacks with honesty and receive immediate grounding support to help you start again. Privacy First: Your recovery is personal. Second Chance is built with privacy as a priority, ensuring your sensitive data remains yours. Note: Second Chance is a support tool, not a medical or therapeutic service. It does not provide clinical diagnoses or treatment. Premium features require a weekly ($5.99/week) or an yearly subscription ($24.99/year). Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PathClear4 screens
Second Chance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PathClear at 3 against Second Chance's 1. PathClear also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PathClear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Second Chance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PathClear versus Second Chance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathClearSecond Chance
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB12 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUgochukwu NwajaguCristea Codrin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PathClear

Subscriptions2
  • PathClear Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • PathClear Pro Annual$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Second Chance

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Second Chance Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PathClear free?
PathClear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Chance free?
Second Chance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PathClear or Second Chance have ads?
Neither PathClear nor Second Chance shows ads.

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