# BetOPENLY vs BeatTheSpread

The clearest difference is update cadence: BetOPENLY at weekly against BeatTheSpread's every 6 months. BetOPENLY also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (46 vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BetOPENLY against 5.0 for BeatTheSpread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetOPENLY has 46 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BetOPENLY ships an update weekly, BeatTheSpread every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BetOPENLY | BeatTheSpread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betopenly/id6471480892/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatthespread/id6751219787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 155 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OpenGames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715440983) | [Patrick Walter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831653247) |

## What reviewers say

### BetOPENLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betopenly/id6471480892)

This app is a peer-to-peer betting marketplace that allows users to create their own lines and odds, connecting directly with others. It also features contests, giveaways, pools, and daily fantasy sports with simplified betting rules for fairness.

**Highlights:** Bettor to bettor marketplace, Create custom lines and odds, Direct peer-to-peer connections, Contests, giveaways, and pools, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), Simplified betting rules, Fractional bet amounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Best odds on the market
- 📉 Low commissions/juice (1%)
- 🤝 Peer-to-peer betting concept
- 🚀 Smooth and sleek interface
- ✅ Bets get filled frequently

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Alternate spread lines are worse
- 🧐 App may not appear active
- 🤔 Some users unsure how NFTs work
- 📅 Birthday date shows random

**Reported bugs**

- Birthday date shows random

**Requested features**

- More active user base visibility
- Improved alternate spread line odds


### BeatTheSpread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatthespread/id6751219787)

Engage in friendly sports betting leagues by predicting game outcomes against Vegas odds or managing virtual units. Compete with friends and family to prove your sports knowledge without risking real money. Enjoy an ad-free experience focused on gameplay.

**Highlights:** Join various sports betting leagues, Pick against Vegas odds, Compete in unit-based betting, Prove sports knowledge to friends, Ad-free gameplay experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BetOPENLY free?

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

### Is BeatTheSpread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BetOPENLY or BeatTheSpread?

BeatTheSpread is rated higher. BetOPENLY averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while BeatTheSpread averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do BetOPENLY or BeatTheSpread have ads?

Neither BetOPENLY nor BeatTheSpread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BetOPENLY or BeatTheSpread?

BetOPENLY ships an update weekly, and BeatTheSpread every 6 months. Most recently, BetOPENLY was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeatTheSpread on October 13, 2026.

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