Comparison

Wimbledon 2026 vs The Open

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Wimbledon 2026

Stay connected to every moment of The Championships, the only Grand Slam played on grass. Get live scores, real-time match visualizations, player stats, and AI-powered insights. Follow your favorite players and access exclusive content and news.

Highlights
  • Live scores and stats
  • Live court view with shot-by-shot visualizations
  • Live likelihood to win predictions
  • AI-powered match chat assistant
  • Curated highlights and behind-the-scenes content
  • Player profiles and personalized alerts
  • Live radio commentary
Features
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Welcome to Wimbledon 2026 — the official app of The Championships. Your personal companion to the iconic moments, world-class tennis, and the unmistakable atmosphere of Wimbledon, the only Grand Slam played on grass, live from the All England Lawn Tennis Club, London. From the first serve of Qualifying on 22 June to the final point on 12 July, stay connected to every moment of the action. Follow every serve, rally, and result with real-time scores, live updates, and immersive features that bring you closer to the action, wherever you are. Key Features: - LIVE Scores & Stats – Real-time updates from every match on every court, including Qualifying and the main draw. - Live Likelihood to Win – See each player’s chances of victory, updated throughout the match. - Match Chat – Ask questions and get instant insights with our AI-powered assistant. - Stories & Moments – Immerse yourself in the best of Wimbledon with curated highlights and behind-the-scenes content. - Player Profiles – Track your favourites and explore their path to the final. - LIVE Radio – Ball-by-ball commentary from Centre Court and No.1 Court, plus daily coverage. - News & Video – Stay up to date with highlights, interviews, and exclusive features. - Personalised Alerts – Receive updates tailored to your favourite players. - Order of Play & Schedule – Plan your day with the latest match schedules. - The Wimbledon Shop – Browse the Wimbledon Collection in the app. myWimbledon Login Register or log in to personalise your experience. Choose your favourite players or countries to follow across devices. Required for digital ticket access. Ticketing Wimbledon ticket holders must use the app to display mobile tickets for entry, along with photo ID.

About

The Open

Experience live coverage of golf's original Championship, including feature groups, range sessions, and unique par-3 channel footage. Stay updated with real-time scores, tee times, news, and highlights. Access year-round content like films, documentaries, coaching videos, and podcasts.

Highlights
  • Live championship coverage
  • Feature group coverage
  • Live at the Range
  • Up-to-date scoring and tee times
  • Live blog
  • News, video highlights, and features
  • Films, documentaries, and podcasts
Features
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Download the enhanced Open App to enjoy unrivalled coverage from Royal Birkdale.
 
Whether you’ll be part of the captivated crowd or watching every shot from afar, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the features that are just a tap away: • Free live streams, including Featured Groups • A new interactive Open fantasy game • Our most in-depth course guide to date • A leaderboard that you can add to your lock screen • See live ball positions and routes to the hole for every player • Daily weather updates • Stats Centre

Screenshots

Wimbledon 20264 screens
The Open4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wimbledon 2026 at 65% against The Open's 28%. Wimbledon 2026 also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (70K vs 4.9K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wimbledon 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wimbledon 2026 has 70K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Wimbledon 2026's written reviews are positive against 28% of The Open's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wimbledon 2026 ships an update weekly, The Open every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wimbledon 2026 versus The Open: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWimbledon 2026The Open
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (70K ratings) — better4.6 (4.9K ratings)
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings70K — better4.9K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe All England Lawn Tennis ClubThe R&A

Customer experience

Wimbledon 2026

All ratings69,561 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews692 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative25.6%

The Open

All ratings4,904 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative61.8%

User reviews

Wimbledon 2026

From 70K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💯 Excellent coverage of Wimbledon
  • 🎥 Great video and audio features
  • 🌐 Accessible for global fans

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow to update scores and results
  • 🔍 Navigation can be confusing
  • 🔧 Technical issues with ticket display

The Open

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent coverage and commentary
  • 🚀 Fantastic app for following the Open
  • 💡 Great radio coverage
  • 👍 Brilliant app with lots of great features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Connection issues and video not working
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate and poor layout
  • 🐛 Requires sign-up/login to access features
  • 🐛 Missing key features like shot tracking

Bugs and requests

Wimbledon 2026

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Live scores not updating in real-time
  • Ticket information not always reliable
  • Video playback issues
  • Crashes when switching between sections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved notifications for favorite players
  • Better organization of draws and schedules
  • More comprehensive match statistics
  • Customizable app settings and preferences

The Open

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Leaderboard scores not updating properly
  • Favorites list keeps getting reset
  • Login/sign-up process not working
  • App crashing on launch or during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Player bios and stats
  • Ability to sort leaderboard
  • Live shot tracking
  • Improved video streaming quality
  • Easier navigation and UI

In-app purchases

None

Wimbledon 2026

No in-app purchases

None

The Open

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wimbledon 2026 free?
Wimbledon 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Open free?
The Open is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wimbledon 2026 or The Open?
Wimbledon 2026 is rated higher. Wimbledon 2026 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70K ratings, while The Open averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.
Do Wimbledon 2026 or The Open have ads?
Neither Wimbledon 2026 nor The Open shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wimbledon 2026 or The Open?
Wimbledon 2026 ships an update weekly, and The Open every 4 days. Most recently, Wimbledon 2026 was updated on September 30, 2026 and The Open on September 28, 2026.

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