Comparison

Belong vs Open

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Belong

This app offers affordable mobile and internet plans with simple features and pricing. It provides reliable coverage across Australia and robust security to protect against cyber threats. Users can easily manage their accounts online or through various support channels.

Highlights
  • Low-cost plans
  • Trusted Australian network
  • Self-management online
  • Phone, chat, email support
  • Cyber threat blocking
Features
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Belong Low-cost mobile and internet plans backed by Telstra. - Nice prices Simple plans and features mean low costs for you. - Trusted Australian network Get mobile coverage to 98.8% of the population and connection you can rely on. - Easyβ€―peasy Self-manage online – or reach out via phone, chat or email. - Awesome security, less phishing On a network that blocks loads of cyber threats.

About

Open

Features
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Now presenting a great way for realtors to attract potential customers! Open House is a simple app that allows realtors to instantly advertise an inspection for a property in real time. No registration, no login, no remembering to pull down the advertisement. Just click it, time it, forget it! β€’ Open House uses your favourite app for Maps and Navigation. β€’ If you're a realtor who wants to advertise a splendid property in your vicinity, simply click some pictures of its exterior and interiors with a steady hand, upload them on the app, and the location will be saved automatically for potential buyers/renters to stop by and browse in person. β€’ Conversely, buyers/renters can browse the pictures in an album or on the map. By simply clicking on a picture, you can get a pretty accurate location for the advertised property, and also instantly find the shortest route to it in your preferred navigation app. Unique features: Quick and easy to use. Just download and get started. You control how long your post stays alive: one hour/day/week. And it is absolutely free! All features are accessible. No hidden costs. So, hurry! Get this versatile app now and instantly create your own real estate listing, or else head over to someone else's showing in time to claim their gorgeous property for yourself. House selling and house hunting have never been easier!

Screenshots

Belong4 screens
Open3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Open at monthly against Belong's every 3 months. Open also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Belong ships an update every 3 months, Open monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Belong versus Open: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBelongOpen
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews34.8% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.413.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelstra Corporation Ltd1ST LEARN PTY LTD

Bugs and requests

Belong

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App doesn't load or shows blank screen
  • Login process fails or loops
  • Cannot download invoices from the app
  • App crashes frequently
  • QR code scanner not working
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  • SMS verification code issues
  • Passcode setup issues
  • App requires frequent updates and re-logins
  • MMS messaging broken
  • Send button in chat does nothing
  • App logs out after closing
  • App freezes on the same screen
  • App not working on 5G mobile data
  • App redirects to browser for login
  • Face and finger recognition not recognized
  • Page not found error on login
  • Error message: 'null is not an object'
  • App not working when receiving info from server
  • Dashboard not displaying after login
  • SIM card reported as void
  • Internet connection drops during the day
  • App is a web wrapper, not a native app

Requested features

11 requests
  • Major app redesign needed
  • App features should be native, not webpages
  • More data top-up options
  • iPad version of the app
  • Option to turn off auto-recharge
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  • Add widgets to the Home Screen
  • More payment options (e.g., BPAY, weekly/fortnightly)
  • Native Face ID/Fingerprint login
  • Ability to manage multiple phone numbers in one account
  • Improve app responsiveness and speed
  • Fix MMS messaging

Open

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Belong

No in-app purchases

None

Open

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Belong free?
Belong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open free?
Open is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Belong or Open have ads?
Neither Belong nor Open shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Belong or Open?
Belong ships an update every 3 months, and Open monthly. Most recently, Belong was updated on October 29, 2026 and Open on October 30, 2026.

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