# Delay vs Open Step

The clearest difference is rating: Delay at 5.0 against Open Step's 1.0. Delay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Open Step's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Delay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Open Step sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Delay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Delay ships an update every 5 weeks, Open Step every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Delay | Open Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delay-ocd-recovery/id6758684888/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-step-ocd-and-exposure/id6768040897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JadeTrade Marketplace LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814980463) | [Faravaree lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732439357) |

## What reviewers say

### Delay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/delay-ocd-recovery/id6758684888)

This self-help tool guides users through practicing techniques inspired by Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) to manage OCD urges. It offers a timer, scenario library, and various practice tools to help users sit with discomfort and let urges pass naturally.

**Highlights:** Practice Timer for urges, 800+ Urge Scenarios, 15+ Practice Tools (labeling, surfing), Urge Logging & Intensity Tracking, Progress Tracking & Streaks, Pattern Insights, Daily Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### Open Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-step-ocd-and-exposure/id6768040897)

This app provides a self-guided therapeutic experience for individuals managing OCD. It utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, including an exposure ladder, AI-powered cognitive reframing, and structured practice sessions to help users track progress and build resilience.

**Highlights:** 22-Step Exposure Ladder, AI-Powered Cognitive Reframing, Daily Affirmations, Structured Practice Sessions, Growth Journal, Daily Check-Ins

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenStep Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| OpenStep Pro — Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| OpenStep Pro — Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| OpenStep Pro — Yearly (Special) | $24.99 | per year |
| OpenStep Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| OpenStep Pro — Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| OpenStep Pro — Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| AI Recovery Report | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delay free?

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

### Is Open Step free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Delay or Open Step?

Delay is rated higher. Delay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Open Step averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Delay or Open Step have ads?

Open Step shows ads; Delay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Delay or Open Step?

Delay ships an update every 5 weeks, and Open Step every 5 days. Most recently, Delay was updated on October 21, 2026 and Open Step on October 25, 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.*