# OpenTable vs Thrive

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | Thrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews)** | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive-workday-food-ordering/id1039524157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7M** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #148 |
| Size | 138 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Compass Group Canada LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947932794) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for booking reservations
- 💡 Helpful for discovering new restaurants
- 🚀 Efficient reservation process
- 👍 Smooth app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 💰 Unspecified premium charges
- 🔍 Inaccurate restaurant search results
- 🔍 Limited filtering options
- 🔍 Outdated restaurant information

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrive-workday-food-ordering/id1039524157)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*