# Open vs BWK

Open and BWK both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BWK's written reviews are positive against 60% of Open's. BWK also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Open's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 8). 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 BWK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 BWK. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open has 18K ratings behind it against 8, 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 BWK's.

Open ships an update weekly, BWK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | BWK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-breathwork-plus-meditation/id1482725254/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bwk/id6464331130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482725253) | [KateLyn Costa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705804174) |

## 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 regulate your nervous system and promote personal growth. Access an extensive library of content for stress reduction, improved focus, and enhanced well-being anytime, anywhere.

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


### BWK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bwk/id6464331130)

Guided breathwork sessions designed to calm, clear, and energize your mind and body. Explore various session types for stress relief, emotional processing, and self-discovery with accompanying artwork and music.

**Highlights:** Heart-centered guided breathwork, Calming, clearing, and energizing sessions, Artwork matching session energy, Sessions for stress, trauma, and emotions, Filter by session length (short, medium, long), Active, Relaxation, and Mixed session types, Self-discovery themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly, $4.99 | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual, $44.99 | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

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

### Is BWK free?

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

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

BWK is rated higher. Open averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while BWK averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Open or BWK have ads?

Neither Open nor BWK shows ads.

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

Open ships an update weekly, and BWK every 2 months. Most recently, Open was updated on November 6, 2026 and BWK 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.*