# Open vs Switched

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 (304 vs 23). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

Switched holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 304 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.

Open ships an update fortnightly, Switched weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | Switched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-minded-dating-appfantasy/id1230109516/reviews) | **[4.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switched/id1551205265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fantasy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480225906) | [Ed2 Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551205777) |

## What reviewers say

### Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-minded-dating-appfantasy/id1230109516)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Weekly | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Membership Weekly Trial | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| Membership Weekly Full | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership Weekly Full Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Membership 1 Year Special | $34.99 | per year |
| Membership 3 Months | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Couples Dating Stories | Free | one-time |
| Threesome | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shaking Things Up | $9.99 | one-time |
| Meaningful Sex | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sexting Ideas | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique fantasy-based approach
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🔒 Emphasis on privacy and security
- 🚀 Potential for community growth
- 👍 Promotes open communication and self-exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent profile photo upload issues
- 💰 Paywall limits access to core features
- 🔍 Limited user base in non-major cities
- 🚫 Inability to delete account
- 🤔 Confusing age restrictions

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switched/id1551205265)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 304 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 October 29, 2026 and Switched on October 24, 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.*