OpenRecovery vs Giv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI Recovery Assistant (Kai)
- Voice chat support
- 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, CBT tools
- Self-discovery journals
- Resource library
- Progress tracking
- Calendar view
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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/
Giv
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Be the friend, partner, or family member who always remembers. Giv-able is your personal memory keeper for the people you care about. Capture gift ideas, favorite things, important dates, and meaningful details — so when birthdays, holidays, or just-because moments come around, you're ready with the perfect gesture. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Add gift ideas the moment they pop into your head • Build wishlists for yourself and your loved ones • Keep track of friends' favorite movies, foods, hobbies, and quirks • Save important dates: birthdays, anniversaries, milestones • Note the little details — coffee orders, allergies, books they mentioned • Connect with friends to share lists and ideas • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email — your choice WHY GIV-ABLE We forget. Conversations slip by, gift ideas vanish, important dates sneak up. Giv-able catches all those small moments so you can show up for the people in your life — thoughtfully, on purpose, every time. Whether you're trying to be a better partner, a more thoughtful friend, or the gift-giving champion of your family, Giv-able helps you remember what matters. YOUR DATA, YOUR CALL Your gift lists, friend profiles, and personal notes are private to you. We never sell your data, and you can delete your account and all your information from within the app at any time. Download Giv-able and start collecting the moments that make your relationships meaningful. GIV-ABLE PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Giv-able Pro unlocks unlimited AI gift suggestions, video reflections and birthday messages, and unlimited event hosting. It is offered as an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription; the price for your region is shown in the app before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Giv-able is free to use without a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Giv-able Terms of Service: https://giv-able.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://giv-able.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenRecovery at every 2 weeks against Giv's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. OpenRecovery sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Giv sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OpenRecovery ships an update every 2 weeks, Giv every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenRecovery | Giv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (292 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 292 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huxley Technologies, LLC | Madi Grenko |
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
Giv
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OpenRecovery
- Monthly Premium Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
Giv
- Giv-able Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Giv-able Pro Annual$39.991 Year
Questions
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