Comparison

OpenTable vs Thrive

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

Head to head
About

OpenTable

Discover and book tables at over 60,000 restaurants globally. Find happy hours, special dining experiences, and read verified reviews. Manage your reservations, communicate with restaurants, and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Discover 60,000+ restaurants worldwide
  • Search happy hours and special dining experiences
  • Read verified diner reviews
  • Filter by cuisine, price, and location
  • Book and manage reservations
  • Direct message with restaurants
  • Earn bonus dining points
Features
Currently charting
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Every great meal starts with knowing where to go. OpenTable puts 70,000+ restaurants in your hand — the new opening everyone's talking about, the neighborhood spot you keep meaning to try, the table that makes tonight the occasion. FIND THE RIGHT PLACE, NOT JUST A PLACE - Explore 70,000+ restaurants worldwide, from local favorites to hard-to-book tables - Read real reviews from diners who've actually been there - Filter by cuisine, price, and occasion to narrow it down fast - Get expert picks with OpenTable's curated guides - Ask Concierge, our AI dining assistant, when you want a recommendation that actually knows your taste BOOK ON YOUR TERMS - Search by date, time, and location to see what's actually available - View full availability instead of guessing - Set Priority Notify Me alerts for last-minute openings at the tables everyone wants - Reserve private dining for group celebrations, no phone calls required MANAGE IT ALL, STAY FLEXIBLE - View, modify, or cancel reservations right from the app - Message restaurants directly for dietary needs or special requests - Get reminders before your reservation and updates the moment anything changes GET REWARDED FOR DINING OUT - Earn points every time you book and dine through OpenTable - Unlock perks at the restaurants you already love Trusted by 1.8 billion seated diners each year. Your next favorite meal starts here. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/opentable https://www.tiktok.com/@opentable https://www.youtube.com/c/OpenTable https://www.facebook.com/OpenTable/ Need help? We love hearing from you! Reach out at https://help.opentable.com/

About

Thrive

Easily order food for your workday directly from your workplace. Browse menus, customize meals, and schedule pickup times. Secure payments and order history make feeding your workday simple and convenient.

Highlights
  • Workplace food menu browsing
  • Customizable meal options
  • Scheduled food pickup
  • Order history and reordering
  • Secure mobile payments
  • Scan & Pay for grab and go
Features
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Welcome to Thrive: Food ordering made for your workplace! Browse food options and menus at work then order ahead on your schedule with secure payments from any mobile device. Starved for time? Find a meal fast with clear menu options, custom choices and pickup options that suit you. Feed your workday with Thrive! Here's what you can expect: Connection to great food Thrive partners with your workplace to connect you directly with the food menus at your location. View what's for breakfast or lunch well before you get there. Custom choices View custom options available on food menus to help you make choices to match your taste. Order on the go Extra busy day? We have those too. Now you can order ahead and find a pickup time on your schedule. Flexible ordering Not sure what to eat? You can re-order items from your past orders and browse your order history. Select locations also offer Scan & Pay flexibility to easily add grab and go items on the spot. Safe and easy checkout All major credit cards accepted at checkout using secure encryption, including Apple Pay. Expensing lunch? Use your personal or company card and we’ll send you the receipt.

Screenshots

OpenTable4 screens
Thrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenTable at 75% against Thrive's 32%. OpenTable also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (5.7M vs 1.1K). Thrive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenTable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.7M ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of OpenTable's written reviews are positive against 32% of Thrive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, Thrive weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OpenTable versus Thrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTableThrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.7M ratings) — better3.8 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7M — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#31 — better#154
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB105 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpenTable, Inc.Compass Group Canada LTD

Customer experience

OpenTable

All ratings5,659,181 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews3,316 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative20.5%

Thrive

All ratings1,116 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral9.0%
Negative59.2%

Bugs and requests

OpenTable

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Reservation confirmation issues
  • Inconsistent app behavior
  • Account and profile management problems
  • Unreliable server connectivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Enhance reservation modification and cancellation process
  • Provide better integration with restaurant systems
  • Simplify points/rewards redemption
  • Expand coverage to more locations

Thrive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpenTable

No in-app purchases

None

Thrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTable free?
OpenTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thrive free?
Thrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTable or Thrive?
OpenTable is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7M ratings, while Thrive averages 3.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do OpenTable or Thrive have ads?
OpenTable shows ads; Thrive does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenTable or Thrive?
OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, and Thrive weekly. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on October 21, 2026 and Thrive on October 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenTable or Thrive?
OpenTable currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Thrive at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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