# Evolve vs Open Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Open Chat at 3.7 against Evolve's 1.0. Open Chat also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Evolve's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evolve sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Open Chat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Open Chat holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Evolve ships an update every 2 days, Open Chat every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolve | Open Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolve-ai-journal/id6448618972/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-chat-ask-ai-chatbot/id6458191227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 74 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omkar Bojjawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487641341) | [Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690571886) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolve-ai-journal/id6448618972)

Engage in a personal dialogue with your life through an AI-powered diary. This app transforms self-reflection into a chat, recalling past entries and surfacing memories. Your thoughts are secured with end-to-end encryption, ensuring privacy.

**Highlights:** AI-powered journaling, Texting format entries, AI memory bank for past entries, End-to-end data encryption, Subscription-based revenue

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evolve Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Evolve Plus (Quarterly) | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Evolve Plus (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |


### Open Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-chat-ask-ai-chatbot/id6458191227)

Engage in dynamic conversations with an advanced AI chatbot. This application offers instant, informative, and fun interactions on a vast array of subjects, with continuously improving algorithms for a natural experience.

**Highlights:** Write essays and emails, Translate and practice languages, Homework assistance, Content rewriting, Recipe generation, Idea brainstorming, Information retrieval

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Promo | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolve free?

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

### Is Open Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evolve or Open Chat?

Open Chat is rated higher. Evolve averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Open Chat averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Evolve or Open Chat have ads?

Neither Evolve nor Open Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evolve or Open Chat?

Evolve ships an update every 2 days, and Open Chat every 5 days. Most recently, Evolve was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open Chat on October 24, 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.*