# Buddha vs Open

The clearest difference is chart position: Open at #198 against Buddha's unranked. Buddha's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Buddha costs $0.99 and Open $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Buddha ships an update every 12 months, Open every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddha | Open |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-map/id1417342615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 68 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/974809005) | [Roberto Panetta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438480110) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddha-magic-prayer-wheel/id1011711750)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-map/id1417342615)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Explore the world with over 60 interactive map types, offering diverse styles and up-to-date data. Easily switch between maps while preserving your position and zoom level. Ideal for cartography enthusiasts and anyone interested in varied map representations.

**Highlights:** Over 60 diverse map types, Interactive zoom and pan, Instant map switching, Preserves position and zoom, Shows user location, Optimized for iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddha free?

Buddha costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Open free?

Open costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Buddha or Open have ads?

Neither Buddha nor Open shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddha or Open?

Buddha ships an update every 12 months, and Open every 22 months. Most recently, Buddha was updated on September 17, 2026 and Open on September 16, 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.*