Comparison

OpenRecovery vs Light Language Grid Creator

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

Head to head
About

OpenRecovery

This app provides AI-powered support for various recovery paths, including 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, and CBT. It offers personalized guidance, interactive journals, and a resource library to aid individuals and their allies in their recovery journey.

Highlights
  • AI Recovery Assistant (Kai)
  • Voice chat support
  • 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, CBT tools
  • Self-discovery journals
  • Resource library
  • Progress tracking
  • Calendar view
Features
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Welcome to OpenRecovery, your comprehensive recovery companion featuring Kai, your personal AI Recovery Assistant. OpenRecovery makes recovery accessible, inclusive, and effective—no matter your chosen recovery path or your stage in the journey. OpenRecovery supports a diverse array of recovery methodologies, including the 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Whether you're actively involved in a specific program, newly exploring recovery, supporting someone you care about, or you're a professional counselor or coach seeking effective tools, OpenRecovery provides personalized resources and guidance tailored to your needs. Kai offers compassionate, intelligent assistance, answering your questions and guiding you at any stage of your recovery journey—providing continuous support exactly when you need it most. Key Features: NEW Voice Chat with Kai: Experience hands-free recovery support with natural voice conversations. Turn off your screen while talking, no typing required. Choose from different voice options for a personalized experience that feels like talking to a trusted friend. Enhanced Kai AI Recovery Assistant: Intuitive conversations, personalized guidance, and non-judgmental support tailored precisely to your recovery journey. Comprehensive Recovery Exercises: - 12 Steps: Access essential tools like Inventories, Step Work, and Daily Reflections via the "Tools" icon. - SMART Recovery: Utilize Kai-powered exercises including Cost-Benefit Analysis, Hierarchy of Values, and Change Plan Worksheets. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Access resources to challenge and manage negative thoughts, emotional triggers, and behaviors. Self-Discovery Journals: Engage with interactive journals exploring relationships, motivations, values, gratitude, habits, goals, fears, and triggers. Support for Allies and Professionals: Specialized tools for friends, family members, and professionals supporting recovery journeys. Extensive Recovery Resources Library: Access foundational texts including the AA Big Book, SMART Recovery manuals, CBT workbooks, and meditation guides. Recommended Actions with Daily Habits: Discover curated daily habits and meaningful actions with Kai's intelligent recommendations and reminders. Actions Counter: Track progress with comprehensive metrics showing weekly and lifetime totals. Enhanced AI Search: Find recovery actions instantly with improved search functionality. Calendar View: Share updates, manage recovery actions, and maintain connections with sponsors, mentors, counselors, and trusted allies. Facilitator Suggested Actions: Receive personalized tasks from your sponsor, coach, or therapist within the app. In Addition to SMART Recovery and CBT Methodologies, Specific 12 Step Recovery Programs Supported Include: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Gamblers Anonymous (GA) Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) Debtors Anonymous (DA) Marijuana Anonymous (MA) Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Al-Anon / Alateen Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Co-Anon Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) Co-Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (COSLAA) Emotions Anonymous (EA) Gam-Anon / Gam-A-Teen Heroin Anonymous (HA) Nar-Anon Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) Rageaholics Anonymous (RA) Underearners Anonymous (UA) Workaholics Anonymous (WA) Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) Celebrate Recovery (CR) Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) Food Addicts in Recovery (FA) General 12 Steps Recovery Coming Soon: Refuge Recovery, Dharma Recovery OpenRecovery continues to evolve, driven by the community's diverse needs, ensuring everyone can find personalized, effective tools and support for lasting recovery. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Light Language Grid Creator

Features
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Light Language Grid Creator lets you create Grids with 3D shapes and colours, then export them as images. 88 shapes and 144 colours. Choose from 88 different 3D shapes and 144 colours to build your own combinations. Plus Words, Sets, Stages and Rays. →Learn as you pick: meanings for every shape and colour — right in the picker. →Level 1 — included with the app •Simple 7 •7 shapes and 7 colours (Beginning Light Language) •Words →Level 2 — In-App Purchase •Simple 12 •7 × 7 •additional shapes and colours (Intermediate) •Sets and Stages •Community Titles — ready-made Community Grids you can apply •Health Grids — ready-made Health Grids you can apply →Level 3 — In-App Purchase (requires Level 2) •12 × 12 •all remaining shapes and colours →Further optional In-App Purchases •Rays •Invisible Cores (invisible colours) •Advanced Sets •Advanced Stages •Toruses •Unknown Shapes Add a title and fill each cell with a shape and colour. Use the visual vocabulary picker, which shows what each colour and shape stands for — ideal for learning. Tap any cell to open the picker and change the shape or colour at any time. →Work faster, never lose a design •Save and restore designs automatically — per Grid type •Copy & paste cells, shapes and colours between Grids •Search for shapes, colours, Words, Sets, Stages and Rays •Notifications and reminders whenever you need them •iCloud sync — Grids and reminders between iPhone, iPad and Mac •Export & Share. Export your Grid as an image (PNG). Save it and keep using it. ◆Thanks to the Mayan Healing Lineage and Starr Fuentes!◆

Screenshots

OpenRecovery4 screens
Light Language Grid Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenRecovery at Free against Light Language Grid Creator's $99.99. Light Language Grid Creator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

OpenRecovery is free to download; Light Language Grid Creator costs $99.99 up front. OpenRecovery sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Light Language Grid Creator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenRecovery ships an update every 2 weeks, Light Language Grid Creator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenRecovery versus Light Language Grid Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenRecoveryLight Language Grid Creator
PriceFree — better$99.99
Rating4.9 (292 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings292 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHuxley Technologies, LLCJUSTBE WORKS LTDA

Bugs and requests

OpenRecovery

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Service tab inaccessible due to persistent feedback popup
  • App freezes preventing users from moving forward in conversations
  • Feedback survey popup cannot be dismissed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode or night mode option
  • Restore previous app icon with stairway design
  • Tip jar or donation feature to support developers
  • Expanded non-secular and scientifically-based program integration

Light Language Grid Creator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenRecovery

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
9 purchases

Light Language Grid Creator

One-time9
  • Invisible Cores$45.49
  • Toruses$45.49
  • Unknown Shapes$79.99
Show 6 more
  • Advanced Sets$89.90
  • Advanced Stages$89.90
  • Rays$116.99
  • Level 2$324.99
  • Level 3$519.00
  • Level 2 + 3$649.00

Questions

Is OpenRecovery free?
OpenRecovery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Language Grid Creator free?
Light Language Grid Creator costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do OpenRecovery or Light Language Grid Creator have ads?
Neither OpenRecovery nor Light Language Grid Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenRecovery or Light Language Grid Creator?
OpenRecovery ships an update every 2 weeks, and Light Language Grid Creator every 4 days. Most recently, OpenRecovery was updated on October 27, 2026 and Light Language Grid Creator on October 28, 2026.

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