# OpenWav vs FIRSTPRESS AUDIO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FIRSTPRESS AUDIO at none against OpenWav's 28. FIRSTPRESS AUDIO also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). OpenWav's advantage is ratings volume (165 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenWav sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. FIRSTPRESS AUDIO asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenWav against 5.0 for FIRSTPRESS AUDIO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenWav has 165 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of OpenWav's written reviews are positive against 100% of FIRSTPRESS AUDIO's.

OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, FIRSTPRESS AUDIO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenWav | FIRSTPRESS AUDIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (165 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstpress-audio/id6771991402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **165** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 144 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OP3N, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593527314) | [Daytona Lab Agency LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771991404) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenWav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwav/id6447367844)

This platform empowers independent musicians to release music, sell merchandise, and host events. Artists can build direct fan communities, own their data, and monetize their work without upfront costs or ads.

**Highlights:** Release music and exclusive drops, Design and sell custom merchandise, Create events and sell tickets, Build exclusive fan communities, Track sales and own fan data, Direct fan support and engagement

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Love feat. Bruno Mars (Orig... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive content | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nature sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beauty of Kerala’s landscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| DJ old school set with the OG | $0.99 | one-time |
| here’s the full episode of ... | $0.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speaking in Tongues | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADDICT | $1.99 | one-time |
| #TheEPChronicles FEMME FATALE | $1.99 | one-time |
| New demo | $1.99 | one-time |
| LIVE PRODUCTION Delilah | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower Timelapse | $1.99 | one-time |
| BTS: Bohan’s new album stud... | $1.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Never Did I | $2.99 | one-time |
| #TheArchives unreleased song | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kevin Woo debuting Deja Vu ... | $4.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Music Credits Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and responsive
- 💡 Great concept for artists
- 🚀 Flexibility in monetizing art
- 🤝 Authentic partnership opportunities
- 🛍️ Easy merch creation and selling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Reviews read like ads
- 🤔 Potential astroturfing of reviews
- 🤔 Reliance on AI for content

**Reported bugs**

- Minor bugs in new platforms

**Requested features**

- Partnership with TIDAL for integration
- Live streaming with gift earning functionality like TikTok


### FIRSTPRESS AUDIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstpress-audio/id6771991402)

Purchase music, merchandise, and concert tickets directly from artists. Own your music library without subscriptions, and receive exclusive updates from your favorite creators. The app is designed for focused listening with no ads or autoplay.

**Highlights:** Direct artist purchases, Own your music library, Integrated merch and tickets, Artist fanclubs, Ad-free listening, Shareable music cards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenWav free?

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

### Is FIRSTPRESS AUDIO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenWav or FIRSTPRESS AUDIO?

FIRSTPRESS AUDIO is rated higher. OpenWav averages 4.9 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while FIRSTPRESS AUDIO averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do OpenWav or FIRSTPRESS AUDIO have ads?

Neither OpenWav nor FIRSTPRESS AUDIO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenWav or FIRSTPRESS AUDIO?

OpenWav ships an update every 9 days, and FIRSTPRESS AUDIO every 4 days. Most recently, OpenWav was updated on October 11, 2026 and FIRSTPRESS AUDIO on October 16, 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.*