Open vs BorrowSphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Open
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No signup required to open a shop to sell things. OpenShop turns any picture into a shop in 3 easy steps: 1. Pick an existing or take a new picture 2. Drag your finger to call out items to sell and price them 3. Provide optional payment information That's it! We then provide a link that you can share via social media, group chats, team chat, business chats, emails or even AirDrop. Stores expire by midnight the next day, so no need to worry about old links to dead shops causing headaches. You can also expire the stores yourself when you sell out of the items! And you will sell out because buying is just as simple for your buyers. Buying in 3 easy steps: 1. Tap the shop link to open it on the web 2. Choose quantity desired of each item for sale 3. Submit order and pay That's it!
BorrowSphere
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BorrowSphere makes renting, lending, and selling items easier than ever. - Instead of letting your unused items sit idle, you can quickly rent or sell them โ and that in just a few steps! - Simply upload a picture, and our AI will automatically create the perfect ad for you. - You save time and can start immediately! - Whether you're looking for items you need temporarily or want to sell unused things โ BorrowSphere is the perfect solution. - Through the integrated chat, all transaction details can be easily discussed. - Save money and resources by renting or lending items instead of buying new ones. Be part of a community that supports sustainable consumption!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Open at none against BorrowSphere's shown. BorrowSphere's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Open ships an update every 6 weeks, BorrowSphere every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open | BorrowSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Omega Ortega | Andre Prochiner |
In-app purchases
Open
No in-app purchases
BorrowSphere
No in-app purchases








