# Open vs Gong Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Open at weekly against Gong Timer's every 9 months. Open also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 1). 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 Gong Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Gong Timer. 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.

Open ships an update weekly, Gong Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open | Gong Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/gong-timer-mindfulness-space/id6745200224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Open Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482725253) | [Intenvix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574144037) |

## 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 neurobiology experts. It aims to help users regulate their nervous system, reduce stress, and foster personal growth through a blend of science and spirituality. Practice anytime, anywhere with daily new classes and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Guided breathwork techniques, Daily meditation sessions, Mindfulness-based movement classes, Progress tracking and reminders, Expert-designed curriculum, On-demand 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


### Gong Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gong-timer-mindfulness-space/id6745200224)

This app provides structured sound cues for time-based practices like meditation and mindfulness. Create custom timers with milestones and waymarks to guide your sessions without interruption. Track your progress on the Lock Screen with Live Activity.

**Highlights:** Custom timers with milestones, Optional waymarks for guidance, Curated sound cues, Lock Screen Live Activity, Preserves attention during practice, Supports multiple practice types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practitioner (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Practitioner (annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open free?

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

### Is Gong Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open or Gong Timer?

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

### Do Open or Gong Timer have ads?

Neither Open nor Gong Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open or Gong Timer?

Open ships an update weekly, and Gong Timer every 9 months. Most recently, Open was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gong Timer on October 28, 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.*