# X vs Cincinnati Open

The clearest difference is rating: Cincinnati Open at 2.6 against X's 1.9. Cincinnati Open also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (178 vs 9). X's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (33% vs 16%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cincinnati Open holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cincinnati Open has 178 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of X's written reviews are positive against 16% of Cincinnati Open's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update every 8 months, Cincinnati Open every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Cincinnati Open |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-pulse/id684249649/reviews) | **[2.6 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cincinnati-open/id1528446624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **178** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 16.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xavier University](https://appshunter.io/developer/441567362) | [Cincinnati Tennis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528446626) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-pulse/id684249649)

Enhance your fan experience by earning points for attending events and checking in. Accumulate points to unlock exclusive rewards and offers, and track your progress against other fans to see who is the ultimate supporter.

**Highlights:** Earn points for event check-ins, Stay updated on event details, Unlock rewards and exclusive offers, Track points and fan rank, Share check-ins and wins on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cincinnati Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cincinnati-open/id1528446624)

Stay connected to all the tennis action with real-time scores, player updates, and match schedules. Discover entertainment beyond the courts and customize your tournament experience. Enjoy exclusive in-app streaming and venue-specific features.

**Highlights:** Personalized player updates, Real-time match scores, Live scoreboards, Customizable favorites mode, Player and court schedules, Entertainment and event discovery, In-app streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Shows every match at once
- 👍 App has all information needed
- 👍 Mobile ticketing easy to use
- 👍 Informational and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is horrible and squished on iPhone
- 🐛 Daily updates are too frequent
- 🐛 Inconsistent scores and data
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🐛 Login issues and account problems

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot select players to add to favorites
- Everything is squished on iPhone screen
- Scores and schedule listed off screen
- App requires updates daily/frequently
- Different data and scores shown on multiple iPhones

**Requested features**

- Add a live interactive map with directions
- Improve internet/wifi connectivity
- Streamline Ticketmaster interface
- Allow saving tournaments for reminders
- Provide a printable order of play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Cincinnati Open free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Cincinnati Open?

Cincinnati Open is rated higher. X averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Cincinnati Open averages 2.6 from 178 ratings.

### Do X or Cincinnati Open have ads?

Neither X nor Cincinnati Open shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Cincinnati Open?

X ships an update every 8 months, and Cincinnati Open every 2 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cincinnati Open on October 11, 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.*