Wimbledon 2026 vs The Open
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Wimbledon 2026 | The Open |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (70K ratings) — better | 4.6 (4.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews — better | 28.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70K — better | 4.9K |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 253 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The All England Lawn Tennis Club | The R&A |
Customer experience
Wimbledon 2026
The Open
User reviews
Wimbledon 2026
From 70K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Wimbledon 2026
No in-app purchases
The Open
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Wimbledon 2026 free?
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