# It's a Date vs TableWatch

The clearest difference is monetization model: It's a Date at free against TableWatch's freemium. It's a Date also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). TableWatch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support. On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. It's a Date sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and TableWatch sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for It's a Date against 5.0 for TableWatch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

It's a Date ships an update fortnightly, TableWatch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | It's a Date | TableWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-a-date-nyc-reservations/id1432859426/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tablewatch/id6761446213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Caldera, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896613177) | [TableWatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889715039) |

## What reviewers say

### It's a Date

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/its-a-date-nyc-reservations/id1432859426)

This app empowers users to take control of their dating life by suggesting and participating in shared activities. Users can create their own date ideas or join others, fostering connections through shared experiences. It focuses on making meaningful connections based on common interests and activities.

**Highlights:** Suggest and join activities, Control your dating experience, Connect with shared interests, Publish desired activities, Chat with matches, Explore city activities

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| It's a Date Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| It's a Date Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### TableWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tablewatch/id6761446213)

This app helps you snag reservations at popular, fully-booked restaurants. It monitors platforms like Resy and OpenTable and sends instant SMS or email alerts when tables become available based on your preferences.

**Highlights:** Monitors Resy and OpenTable, Instant SMS/email notifications, Custom date/time preferences, Filter by day of week, View available tables, Manage multiple watches, Notification history

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TableWatch Basic | $14.99 | per month |
| TableWatchPro | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is It's a Date free?

It's a Date is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TableWatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, It's a Date or TableWatch?

TableWatch is rated higher. It's a Date averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TableWatch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, It's a Date or TableWatch?

It's a Date ships an update fortnightly, and TableWatch weekly. Most recently, It's a Date was updated on October 14, 2026 and TableWatch on October 31, 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.*