# Open vs MindForward

The clearest difference is price: MindForward at Free against Open's $2.99. MindForward also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months). Open's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MindForward is free to download; Open costs $2.99 up front. MindForward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Open asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open ships an update every 22 months, MindForward weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | MindForward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-map/id1417342615/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roberto Panetta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438480110) | [Daniel Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231748280) |

## What reviewers say

### Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-map/id1417342615)

Explore the world with over 60 interactive map types, offering diverse styles and up-to-date data. Easily switch between maps while preserving your position and zoom level. Ideal for cartography enthusiasts and anyone interested in varied map representations.

**Highlights:** Over 60 diverse map types, Interactive zoom and pan, Instant map switching, Preserves position and zoom, Shows user location, Optimized for iOS devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MindForward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindforward-get-unstuck/id6789944279)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

Open costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MindForward free?

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

### Do Open or MindForward have ads?

Neither Open nor MindForward shows ads.

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

Open ships an update every 22 months, and MindForward weekly. Most recently, Open was updated on November 2, 2026 and MindForward on October 25, 2026.

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