# Open vs Bodywise Studio

Open and Bodywise Studio both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Bodywise Studio's written reviews are positive against 60% of Open's. Bodywise Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Open's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Open against 5.0 for Bodywise Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Open's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bodywise Studio's.

Open ships an update weekly, Bodywise Studio every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | Bodywise Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodywise-studio/id1643851772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 317 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Open Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482725253) | [Sutra Fitness, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/914371834) |

## What reviewers say

### Open

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

This app offers guided breathwork, meditation, and movement classes designed by experts to enhance well-being and personal growth. It combines scientific insights with ancient wisdom to help regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and improve mental clarity. Access an extensive library of daily classes for all levels, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Guided breathwork techniques, Daily meditation sessions, Mindful movement classes, Progress tracking and reminders, Expert-designed methodology, Extensive 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


### Bodywise Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodywise-studio/id1643851772)

This app offers a sanctuary for mind-body fitness and embodiment rituals. It blends educational and experiential elements to foster an intuitive relationship with exercise, prioritizing nourishment and self-empowerment. Discover a growing library of workouts and sync your movement with your menstrual cycle.

**Highlights:** Mind-body workouts, Embodiment rituals, Livestream classes, On-demand library (250+ workouts), Cycle syncing for movement, Weekly curated guides

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

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

### Is Bodywise Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open or Bodywise Studio?

Bodywise Studio is rated higher. Open averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Bodywise Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Open or Bodywise Studio have ads?

Neither Open nor Bodywise Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open or Bodywise Studio?

Open ships an update weekly, and Bodywise Studio every 4 months. Most recently, Open was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bodywise Studio on November 3, 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.*