# Open vs StudentSphere

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudentSphere at none against Open's 12. StudentSphere also leads on ads (none vs shown). Open's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence 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. StudentSphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open ships an update fortnightly, StudentSphere every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | StudentSphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-minded-dating-appfantasy/id1230109516/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **303** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fantasy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480225906) | [Romdova LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693036554) |

## 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


### StudentSphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentsphere/id6737998362)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

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

### Is StudentSphere free?

StudentSphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Open or StudentSphere have ads?

Open shows ads; StudentSphere does not.

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

Open ships an update fortnightly, and StudentSphere every 11 days. Most recently, Open was updated on October 10, 2026 and StudentSphere on October 11, 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.*