# Open vs StillWave

The clearest difference is monetization model: Open at freemium against StillWave's subscription. Open also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). StillWave's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and StillWave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Open against 5.0 for StillWave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 18K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Open ships an update weekly, StillWave every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | StillWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stillwave/id6464309420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 320 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482725253) | [Milazzo Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705716281) |

## What reviewers say

### Open

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

Discover breathwork, meditation, and movement techniques designed by experts to regulate your nervous system and foster personal growth. Access an extensive library of classes for all levels, track your progress, and build a consistent practice for improved mental and physical well-being.

**Highlights:** Expert-designed breathwork techniques, Daily guided meditations, Mindful movement classes, Progress tracking and reminders, Extensive library of on-demand classes, Personalized practice building

**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


### StillWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stillwave/id6464309420)

Access a wide range of expert-led yoga and fitness classes, including live streams and on-demand options. Enjoy personalized recommendations, community features, and the ability to create custom schedules and playlists. Download classes for offline access and engage with interactive elements for a holistic health and mindfulness experience.

**Highlights:** Live and on-demand classes, Expert instructors, Personalized recommendations, Community features, Customizable schedules, Offline access, Interactive exercises

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

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

### Is StillWave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open or StillWave?

StillWave is rated higher. Open averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while StillWave averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Open or StillWave have ads?

Neither Open nor StillWave shows ads.

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

Open ships an update weekly, and StillWave every 5 weeks. Most recently, Open was updated on November 13, 2026 and StillWave 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.*