# Baseus vs OpenRock

The clearest difference is rating: Baseus at 4.3 against OpenRock's 3.0. Baseus also leads on ratings volume (319 vs 2). OpenRock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Baseus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. OpenRock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Baseus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Baseus has 319 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Baseus ships an update fortnightly, OpenRock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baseus | OpenRock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (319 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrock/id6475270460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **319** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 288 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [深圳市倍思科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708041876) | [YI Zhao (SHENZHEN) Co.,limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723789397) |

## What reviewers say

### Baseus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseus/id1552808896)

Manage all your electronic devices from a single platform. Easily connect your devices for a smarter, more convenient life. Discover and purchase premium quality products directly through the integrated e-commerce store.

**Highlights:** Device management, Easy setup, Device sharing, E-commerce platform, Premium product selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly plan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| 300 minutes | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual plan | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to operate
- 🔒 Privacy-conscious with guest mode option
- 🎵 Customizable equalizer settings
- 🔍 Helpful find/locate feature for lost earbuds
- 📱 Seamless device switching capability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App fails to recognize connected devices
- 📦 Bulky case design not pocket-friendly
- 🔋 Battery status not displayed for case
- 💾 Dash cam connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'recovering videos' screen for dash cams
- Bluetooth pairing loop on iPhone with iOS 17
- Firmware update fails to install (0% on iPhone, crashes on Android)
- Email verification not received during signup
- App doesn't recognize paired devices in search

**Requested features**

- Support for Bowie E17 headphones
- Support for Bowie E19 headphones
- Support for Simu S2 airbuds
- Support for Simu S1 airbuds
- Support for Baseus Encock WM 04


### OpenRock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrock/id6475270460)

Customize your earbuds with this app. Adjust sound settings, gestures, and power options. Keep your earbuds updated with the latest firmware.

**Highlights:** Equalizer settings, Gesture customization, Spatial sound control, Sound balance adjustment, Auto power off settings, Voice prompt options, Find my buds feature, Firmware upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baseus free?

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

### Is OpenRock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Baseus or OpenRock?

Baseus is rated higher. Baseus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 319 ratings, while OpenRock averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Baseus or OpenRock have ads?

Neither Baseus nor OpenRock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baseus or OpenRock?

Baseus ships an update fortnightly, and OpenRock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Baseus was updated on September 24, 2026 and OpenRock on September 8, 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.*