# Practice Better vs Open

The clearest difference is rating: Open at 4.9 against Practice Better's 3.8. Open also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 20%) and ratings volume (18K vs 2.5K). Practice Better's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Practice Better asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 18K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Practice Better's written reviews are positive against 60% of Open's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practice Better | Open |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-better/id1404183962/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green Patch Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/639925570) | [Open Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482725253) |

## What reviewers say

### Practice Better

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practice-better/id1404183962)

This app connects clients with their practitioners for seamless health and wellness support. It allows clients to access recommendations, programs, and securely message their providers, while practitioners can manage clients, appointments, and payments.

**Highlights:** Client recommendations and programs, Secure messaging, Appointment booking, Virtual care sessions, Client progress tracking, Invoice and payment processing, Journal entries and photo uploads

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to communicate with practitioner
- 📚 Comprehensive food/nutrition tracking
- 📅 Helpful for scheduling appointments
- 🤖 Useful for connecting with health providers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Limited food database and search options
- 🕰️ Clunky and time-consuming to use
- 🤖 Poor customer support and responsiveness
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with syncing data and losing entries
- Barcode scanner not working on newer devices
- Inconsistent performance and loading times

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Apple Health/Fitbit
- Improve recipe creation and management
- Add more serving size options for food
- Enhance journaling and note-taking features
- Streamline appointment scheduling and reminders


### Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254)

This app offers guided breathwork, meditation, and movement classes designed by neurobiology experts. It aims to help users regulate their nervous system, reduce stress, and foster personal growth through a blend of science and spirituality. Practice anytime, anywhere with daily new classes and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Guided breathwork techniques, Daily meditation sessions, Mindfulness-based movement classes, Progress tracking and reminders, Expert-designed curriculum, On-demand class library

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Life changing
- 🤗 Transformative experience
- 🌟 High-quality classes
- 💫 Beautiful app design
- 🙌 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Limited free content
- 📞 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription not showing in Apple account
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Unexpected charges after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for classes
- More free content options
- Apple Watch app integration
- Better search and discovery
- Progress tracking and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Practice Better free?

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

### Is Open free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Practice Better or Open?

Open is rated higher. Practice Better averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Open averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

### Do Practice Better or Open have ads?

Neither Practice Better nor Open shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Practice Better or Open?

Practice Better ships an update weekly, and Open weekly. Most recently, Practice Better was updated on October 29, 2026 and Open on October 31, 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.*