# Open vs Aligno

The clearest difference is rating: Aligno at 5.0 against Open's 2.9. Aligno also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Open's advantage is ratings volume (303 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Aligno asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aligno holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 303 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Open ships an update fortnightly, Aligno every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | Aligno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-minded-dating-appfantasy/id1230109516/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligno/id6759307499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **303** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fantasy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480225906) | [Lavitatech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866783995) |

## 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


### Aligno

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligno/id6759307499)

Connect with others pursuing similar goals, habits, or personal growth. Share progress, join interest-based groups, and stay motivated through shared energy and group chat. Turn collective momentum into tangible progress.

**Highlights:** Goal-oriented group connections, Habit building support, Progress sharing, Group chat for motivation, Personal growth focus

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

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

### Is Aligno free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open or Aligno?

Aligno is rated higher. Open averages 2.9 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Aligno averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Open or Aligno have ads?

Open shows ads; Aligno does not.

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

Open ships an update fortnightly, and Aligno every 4 days. Most recently, Open was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aligno 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.*