Open the app vs Thrivepay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open the app
Connect with others through video calls and messaging, building reputation based on shared expertise. Earn or pay for time spent discussing specific subjects, creating a network of knowledgeable contacts for efficient learning.
- Video calling and messaging
- Reputation based on discussion experience
- Time-based subject discussions
- Search for subject experts
- Monetize expertise through paid calls
- Build a network of knowledgeable contacts
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Open is a video calling and messaging platform. What makes Open unique is how you share your subjects of expertise. Rather than writing a biography or list of your skills, your experience discussing subjects with other users is what builds your reputation. Users on a call must agree to discuss a particular subject. Once each user agrees, a timer starts and the amount of time spent discussing that subject is added to each person's profile and the public "subjects" page. This ultimately results in the ability for users to go to the subjects page, search for a subject, and find the most experienced person in that subject. Since we all have limited time and time is very valuable, Open allows users the ability to pay users for their time to discuss subjects. The amount of money you've received to discuss a subject also adds to your credibility. For example, I would be happy to pay Tom Hanks $100 per hour to discuss "How to become an actor." Realistically, I will probably end up paying Joe Schmo $30 per hour to discuss "Best online acting courses." These simple features enable users to build a robust network of knowledgeable contacts and enables more efficient learning.
Thrivepay
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ThrivePay is a mobile app designed for small businesses to start accepting payments within 10 minutes! ThrivePay allows you to seamlessly start doing business and is designed to be simple and easy to use. Payouts are paid out weekly
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Open the app at 11.0 against Thrivepay's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Open the app ships an update every 3 weeks, Thrivepay monthly. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Open the app | Thrivepay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OPEN THE APP LLC | ThrivePay LLC |
In-app purchases
Open the app
No in-app purchases
Thrivepay
No in-app purchases
