# OpenWater Group vs Bridgit Social

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenWater Group at none against Bridgit Social's 2. OpenWater Group also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 5). Bridgit Social's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bridgit Social sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OpenWater Group asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenWater Group against 5.0 for Bridgit Social. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenWater Group has 57 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenWater Group ships an update every 5 months, Bridgit Social fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenWater Group | Bridgit Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwater-group/id6480324267/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgit-social/id6743941115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A3 Network, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738706244) | [BRIDGIT GROUP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787574753) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenWater Group

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwater-group/id6480324267)

This platform connects accomplished professionals to foster new opportunities and build a strong community. Members can expand their networks, learn from peers, and access exclusive benefits like events and courses.

**Highlights:** Exclusive professional community, Expanded peer networks, In-person networking events, Professional development courses, Virtual events and webinars

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bridgit Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgit-social/id6743941115)

Connect with people nearby for professional or social purposes. Set your intentions, craft an introduction with AI assistance, and discover active users on an interactive map. Chat instantly to arrange in-person meetings at curated venues or your chosen location.

**Highlights:** Smart matching based on intentions, AI-assisted pitch generation, Instant chat and connection coordination, Interactive community feed, Local map discovery of users and events, Curated networking venues and 'Bridges', AI moderation and privacy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenWater Group free?

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

### Is Bridgit Social free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenWater Group or Bridgit Social?

Bridgit Social is rated higher. OpenWater Group averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Bridgit Social averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do OpenWater Group or Bridgit Social have ads?

Bridgit Social shows ads; OpenWater Group does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenWater Group or Bridgit Social?

OpenWater Group ships an update every 5 months, and Bridgit Social fortnightly. Most recently, OpenWater Group was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bridgit Social on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*