Comparison

Open vs Switched

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

Head to head
About

Open

This app connects individuals interested in ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships. It facilitates open communication and exploration of fantasies through unique card decks and private connection rooms. Discover like-minded partners in a safe and respectful environment.

Highlights
  • Incognito mode for privacy
  • Conversation card decks for deeper connection
  • Private connection rooms
  • Support for ethical non-monogamy
  • Exploration of fantasies
  • Community of like-minded individuals
Features
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Fantasy Match – your gateway to open relationships and conscious intimacy. Fantasy Match is the dating app designed specifically for people interested in ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, and open relationships. Here you’ll find a community of like-minded individuals ready to connect, explore, and share sensuality openly. We believe the most vivid moments in life arise from sincerity and the fulfillment of deep fantasies. That’s why we created a space where reflection, communication, and self-exploration give you the freedom to be yourself - and to meet people with whom fantasies become reality. Sometimes in the form of themed games, deep emotional connection, or open relationships and ethical non-monogamy. We believe that sexual relationships should integrate your fantasies at the core of your communication and relationship format. What makes Fantasy Match different? • Incognito mode: Switch to incognito mode and you won't appear in the general search, only people you liked will be able to see you! • Conversation Card Decks Our unique card decks help you start meaningful, playful, and deep conversations - from flirting to exploring conscious sexuality. Decks are your invitation to explore a certain facet of your sexuality. On the cards, you can discover ideas, read scintillating and sensual Stories, and use the cards to play with a partner. Decks are exciting playthings for Rooms with other participants. A participant who is in the Room with you will also be able to swipe through any Decks you’ve purchased, and you’ll be able to see which cards from the Deck you have in common. • Private Connection Rooms Create private spaces with a partner or new connection to explore and communicate in a safe, intimate atmosphere. • Community Values Fantasy Match supports ethical, conscious, and sincere relationships. It’s a space where boundaries are respected, sexual diversity is celebrated, and deep connection is encouraged. Join Fantasy Match to: • Expand the boundaries of your sensual and emotional world • Meet partners who share your views on open relationships • Explore your fantasies in a safe and respectful environment • Understand and embody your desires more deeply Download Fantasy Match and open a new chapter in your personal life. Other things you need to know: • You must be at least 21 years old to access and use Fantasy Match • All personal data is handled under the Terms and Conditions of Privacy Policy Links: • Privacy Policy — https://fantasyapp.com/privacy-policy/ • Terms and Conditions — https://fantasyapp.com/terms-and-conditions/ Your feedback is highly appreciated! feedback@fantasyapp.com

About

Switched

A social networking app designed for gay kinksters to connect, socialize, and find relationships. It offers customizable profiles, direct messaging, and discovery features to express kinks and create experiences.

Highlights
  • Customizable profiles
  • Interactive timeline
  • Picture galleries
  • Direct Messaging
  • Matchmaking
  • Nearby discovery
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Switched is a brand new social network with matchmaking for gay kinksters. Launched in 2023, we want to change how kinky people connect, socialise, and create lifelong experiences (and even find love!), all while offering a modern design and functionality to fully express their kinks. * Your very own fully customisable profile * An interactive timeline * Beautiful picture galleries * Direct Messaging * Discover and Daily Matches * Nearby and Search

Screenshots

Open4 screens
Switched4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Switched at 4.2 against Open's 2.9. Switched also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Open's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 55%) and ratings volume (303 vs 23). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Open sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and Switched sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Switched holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 303 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Open's written reviews are positive against 55% of Switched's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open ships an update fortnightly, Switched weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Open versus Switched: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSwitched
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (303 ratings)4.2 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings303 — better23
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB89 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFantasyEd2 Digital

Customer experience

Open

All ratings303 ratings
Positive45.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative27.5%

Switched

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Open

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to upload new photos
  • Inability to change location without paying
  • Profiles disappearing after account creation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to send photos in chat rooms
  • Expand search radius beyond local area
  • Increase number of free fantasy cards per day
  • Allow more than 2 people in a chat room
  • Improve location-based user matching

Switched

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Open

Subscriptions7
  • Membership Weekly$5.497 Days
  • Membership Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.497 Days
  • Membership Weekly Full$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Membership Weekly Full Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Month Membership$14.991 Month
  • Membership 1 Year Special$34.991 Year
  • Membership 3 Months$39.993 Months
One-time5
  • Couples Dating StoriesFree
  • Threesome$9.99
  • Shaking Things Up$9.99
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  • Meaningful Sex$9.99
  • Sexting Ideas$9.99
4 purchases

Switched

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription$9.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$24.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$44.996 Months
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  • 12 Month Subscription$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Open free?
Open is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Switched free?
Switched is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open or Switched?
Switched is rated higher. Open averages 2.9 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Switched averages 4.2 from 23 ratings.
Do Open or Switched have ads?
Open shows ads; Switched does not.
Which is updated more often, Open or Switched?
Open ships an update fortnightly, and Switched weekly. Most recently, Open was updated on September 6, 2026 and Switched on August 23, 2026.

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