Open Works: How Things Work

Support

Open Works is an interactive book of machines for iPhone. If something isn't working, or you have a question or an idea for a machine, email onlyforapp94@gmail.com. Replies usually come within two working days.

Common questions

How do I restore my purchase? Open Settings in the app and tap Restore purchase. Use the same Apple Account you bought with.

How do I cancel the yearly subscription? On your iPhone, open Settings › your name › Subscriptions › Open Works Full, then Cancel Subscription. Cancel at least 24 hours before it renews.

How do I add the widget? Touch and hold an empty part of your Home Screen, tap Edit › Add Widget, search for Open Works and choose a size. The widget is part of Open Works Full.

Does it need the internet? No. Every machine works offline.

Privacy policy


Privacy policy

Last updated 3 November 2026

Open Works does not collect any personal data. There are no accounts, no analytics, no advertising and no tracking, and the app makes no network requests of its own.

What stays on your device

Your saved machines, progress, streak, theme and other settings are stored only on your iPhone or iPad. The Home Screen widget reads the same information from a container shared between the app and its widget on your device.

Purchases

Purchases, including the yearly subscription and its free trial, are made and processed by Apple through the App Store. Open Works only learns whether Open Works Full is active on your Apple Account, so it can unlock the book. We never see your name, email or payment details. You can manage or cancel a subscription in Settings › your name › Subscriptions.

Photos

If you choose to save a machine as a wallpaper, Open Works asks for permission to add that image to your photo library. It cannot read or see your photos.

Children

Open Works is suitable for all ages and collects no information from anyone, including children.

Contact

Questions about this policy: onlyforapp94@gmail.com.