# BREAKING HITS vs OpenWav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenWav at 97% against BREAKING HITS's 60%. OpenWav also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (165 vs 22). BREAKING HITS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenWav sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. BREAKING HITS asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenWav holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenWav has 165 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BREAKING HITS's written reviews are positive against 97% of OpenWav's.

BREAKING HITS ships an update fortnightly, OpenWav every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BREAKING HITS | OpenWav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaking-hits/id1410157066/reviews) | **[4.9 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **165** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **97.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Breaking Hits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1410157065) | [OP3N, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593527314) |

## What reviewers say

### BREAKING HITS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaking-hits/id1410157066)

This platform connects music creators directly with their fans, fostering authentic feedback and community building. Artists can share their work, gain early supporters, and increase visibility without industry gatekeepers. Fans can discover new talent, earn rewards for their engagement, and be part of the creative process.

**Highlights:** Share music and creative work, Get authentic audience feedback, Build early supporters, Discover new artists, Earn rewards for feedback, Connect directly with community

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenWav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844)

This platform empowers independent musicians to release music, sell merchandise, and host events. Artists can build direct fan communities, own their data, and monetize their work without upfront costs or ads.

**Highlights:** Release music and exclusive drops, Design and sell custom merchandise, Create events and sell tickets, Build exclusive fan communities, Track sales and own fan data, Direct fan support and engagement

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love feat. Bruno Mars (Orig... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive content | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nature sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beauty of Kerala’s landscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJ old school set with the OG | $0.99 | one-time |
| here’s the full episode of ... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speaking in Tongues | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADDICT | $1.99 | one-time |
| #TheEPChronicles FEMME FATALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| New demo | $1.99 | one-time |
| LIVE PRODUCTION Delilah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower Timelapse | $1.99 | one-time |
| BTS: Bohan’s new album stud... | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Never Did I | $2.99 | one-time |
| #TheArchives unreleased song | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kevin Woo debuting Deja Vu ... | $4.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and responsive
- 💡 Great concept for artists
- 🚀 Flexibility in monetizing art
- 🤝 Authentic partnership opportunities
- 🛍️ Easy merch creation and selling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Reviews read like ads
- 🤔 Potential astroturfing of reviews
- 🤔 Reliance on AI for content

**Reported bugs**

- Minor bugs in new platforms

**Requested features**

- Partnership with TIDAL for integration
- Live streaming with gift earning functionality like TikTok


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BREAKING HITS free?

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

### Is OpenWav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BREAKING HITS or OpenWav?

OpenWav is rated higher. BREAKING HITS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while OpenWav averages 4.9 from 165 ratings.

### Do BREAKING HITS or OpenWav have ads?

Neither BREAKING HITS nor OpenWav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BREAKING HITS or OpenWav?

BREAKING HITS ships an update fortnightly, and OpenWav every 9 days. Most recently, BREAKING HITS was updated on September 26, 2026 and OpenWav on September 23, 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.*