# The Open vs Prem Survivor '26

The Open and Prem Survivor '26 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Prem Survivor '26's written reviews are positive against 28% of The Open's. The Open's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prem Survivor '26 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Open asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Open against 4.7 for Prem Survivor '26. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Open has 4.9K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of The Open's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prem Survivor '26's.

The Open ships an update every 4 days, Prem Survivor '26 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Open | Prem Survivor '26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-open/id658257516/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prem-survivor-26/id1670212328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The R&A](https://appshunter.io/developer/378489775) | [Mark Saunders](https://appshunter.io/developer/949268613) |

## What reviewers say

### The Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-open/id658257516)

Experience live coverage of golf's original Championship, including feature groups, range sessions, and unique par-3 channel footage. Stay updated with real-time scores, tee times, news, and highlights. Access year-round content like films, documentaries, coaching videos, and podcasts.

**Highlights:** Live championship coverage, Feature group coverage, Live at the Range, Up-to-date scoring and tee times, Live blog, News, video highlights, and features, Films, documentaries, and podcasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent coverage and commentary
- 🚀 Fantastic app for following the Open
- 💡 Great radio coverage
- 👍 Brilliant app with lots of great features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Connection issues and video not working
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and poor layout
- 🐛 Requires sign-up/login to access features
- 🐛 Missing key features like shot tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard scores not updating properly
- Favorites list keeps getting reset
- Login/sign-up process not working
- App crashing on launch or during use

**Requested features**

- Player bios and stats
- Ability to sort leaderboard
- Live shot tracking
- Improved video streaming quality
- Easier navigation and UI


### Prem Survivor '26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prem-survivor-26/id1670212328)

Predict winning teams each week to advance in a football survivor league. Customize rules like losses before elimination and team usage. Play with friends or join public leagues. The game offers flexible settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Predict winning teams weekly, Configurable elimination rules, Customizable team usage, Select starting Matchweek, Extend leagues on ties, Draws can be losses

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Predictor | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.49 | one-time |
| Enable PRO | $3.29 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Open free?

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

### Is Prem Survivor '26 free?

Prem Survivor '26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Open or Prem Survivor '26?

Prem Survivor '26 is rated higher. The Open averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Prem Survivor '26 averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do The Open or Prem Survivor '26 have ads?

Prem Survivor '26 shows ads; The Open does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Open or Prem Survivor '26?

The Open ships an update every 4 days, and Prem Survivor '26 fortnightly. Most recently, The Open was updated on November 1, 2026 and Prem Survivor '26 on November 3, 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.*