# OpenTable vs First Watch Mobile App

The clearest difference is ratings volume: OpenTable at 5.7M against First Watch Mobile App's 20K. OpenTable also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 53%) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). First Watch Mobile App's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenTable against 4.9 for First Watch Mobile App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.7M ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of OpenTable's written reviews are positive against 53% of First Watch Mobile App's.

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, First Watch Mobile App every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | First Watch Mobile App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews) | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-watch-mobile-app/id1206528977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7M** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **74.7% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [First Watch Restaurants](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139856335) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

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

**Currently charting:** #24 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


### First Watch Mobile App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-watch-mobile-app/id1206528977)

Enhance your dining experience with a mobile app that lets you skip the wait, order ahead for pickup or delivery, and reorder favorites easily. Browse menus, check wait times, and enjoy app-exclusive perks for a faster and more convenient meal.

**Highlights:** Get in line, Order to-go and delivery, Browse menu, Easy reordering, Estimated wait times, App-only perks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient ordering
- 💯 Amazing food
- 🙌 Friendly staff
- 🎨 Clean app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔒 Login/signup issues
- ⚠️ Missing menu items
- 🕰️ Inaccurate wait times
- 💳 Payment problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to place orders
- Waitlist not working as expected
- Payment processing errors
- App not remembering user data

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Allow customization of orders
- Improve waitlist functionality
- Include full menu in app
- Remember user information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable free?

OpenTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First Watch Mobile App free?

First Watch Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenTable or First Watch Mobile App?

First Watch Mobile App is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7M ratings, while First Watch Mobile App averages 4.9 from 20K ratings.

### Do OpenTable or First Watch Mobile App have ads?

Both OpenTable and First Watch Mobile App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTable or First Watch Mobile App?

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, and First Watch Mobile App every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on October 31, 2026 and First Watch Mobile App 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.*