# OpenApp vs VideoMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenApp at 100% against VideoMate's 0%. OpenApp also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). VideoMate's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

OpenApp is free to download; VideoMate costs $0.99 up front. VideoMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpenApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoMate holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of OpenApp's written reviews are positive against 0% of VideoMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenApp ships an update every 2 months, VideoMate every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenApp | VideoMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openapp/id1520184712/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videomate-casting-for-safari/id6471191480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sensi Labs Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436319858) | [Ameen Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231983233) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openapp/id1520184712)

Control your garage doors, gates, and office entry points remotely with a single application. Grant temporary or permanent access to family and friends from anywhere in the world.

**Highlights:** Remote garage door control, Gate and office entry management, Access sharing with time limits, Control from any location, Keycard replacement

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VideoMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videomate-casting-for-safari/id6471191480)

Stream web videos from Safari to your TV or device. Offers precise playback control, including speed adjustment and seeking. Enables picture-in-picture for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Cast web videos to TV, Adjust playback speed (0.25x - 5.0x), Precise seek bar with +/- buttons, Full playback controls (play/pause, skip), Picture-in-picture mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Unlimited All Devices | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Unlimited All Devices | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Unlimited All Devices | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenApp free?

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

### Is VideoMate free?

VideoMate costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenApp or VideoMate?

VideoMate is rated higher. OpenApp averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while VideoMate averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do OpenApp or VideoMate have ads?

Neither OpenApp nor VideoMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenApp or VideoMate?

OpenApp ships an update every 2 months, and VideoMate every 6 days. Most recently, OpenApp was updated on November 3, 2026 and VideoMate 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.*