Comparison

OpenTable vs Beli

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
Read full description

Every great meal starts with OpenTable. Download the app to find the perfect restaurant no matter where life takes you. DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW - Choose from over 60,000+ restaurants worldwide - Search for happy hours, tasting menus, and other special dining experiences - Get insights from real diners who have visited the restaurant with verified reviews - Filter by cuisine, pricepoint, and more to fine-tune your options - Take advantage of expert recommendations with OpenTable’s guides FIND A TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOU - Search for specific dates, times, and specific locations to see what’s available when you want to go out - View full availability to see when you can get into your favorite spots - Use Notify Me to receive alerts for last-minute openings at popular restaurants MANAGE YOUR PLANS IN ONE PLACE - View and change reservations from the app - Direct message with restaurants to ask questions, provide important information like dietary restrictions, and more - Earn bonus points for dining at specific restaurants when you create an OpenTable account 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

Beli

Discover and organize top restaurants with this app. Create ranked lists, share dining experiences with friends, and get personalized recommendations based on your taste profile. Track places you've visited and want to try.

Highlights
  • Ranked restaurant lists
  • Share dining experiences
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Friend activity feed
  • Taste profile analysis
  • Match score with friends
Features
Read full description

Beli helps you track, share, and discover the world’s best restaurants • Keep organized ranked lists and maps of everywhere you've been and want to try • See where your friends are eating and what they love and hate • Get personalized recommendations you are sure to love Select Features • Scroll your newsfeed to see the latest spots your friends have tried • Add tags to help organize and filter your lists • Add notes and favorite dishes • View your “Taste Profile” to learn about what you love most • Check out your “Match Score” with your friends to see who really shares your tastes

Screenshots

OpenTable4 screens
Beli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenTable at none against Beli's 83. OpenTable also leads on ratings volume (5.6M vs 17K) and review sentiment (74% vs 50%). Beli's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, monetization model and chart position 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. Beli sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $5.79 per month. OpenTable asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenTable against 4.8 for Beli. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.6M ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of OpenTable's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beli's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, Beli every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OpenTable versus Beli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTableBeli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.6M ratings) — better4.8 (17K ratings)
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews — better50.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6M — better17K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#28 — better#47
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB191 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperOpenTable, Inc.Beli Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

OpenTable

All ratings5,616,434 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews3,153 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.7%

Beli

All ratings17,090 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews510 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative38.8%

User reviews

OpenTable

From 5.6M App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Beli

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for tracking restaurants
  • 🤩 Fun and engaging experience
  • 🗺️ Useful map and location features
  • 💡 Personalized recommendations based on user ratings
  • 🤝 Ability to share with friends and see their recommendations

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Difficulty comparing different types of restaurants
  • 🙄 Forced to send invitations to use the app
  • 🤨 Lack of customization options for categories and lists
  • 🥱 Tedious ranking process for some users

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

Beli

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent labeling of dish names in photos
  • Slow performance and freezing issues
  • Incorrect restaurant addresses in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode
  • Allow custom categories and lists
  • Integrate with other review platforms like Yelp
  • Provide more restaurant details like menus and hours
  • Enable reservations directly within the app

In-app purchases

None

OpenTable

No in-app purchases

24 purchases

Beli

Subscriptions23
  • Creator Subscription (Monthly)30 variants$5.791 Month
  • huei (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • maggue (Monthly)$5.791 Month
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  • kaitlyneats (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • sola (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • kayangus (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • Famdy (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • TheEricHammer (Monthly)$5.791 Month
  • tastebywill (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • eatingalonediaries (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • simplyni (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • devourdc (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Creator Subscription (Monthly)$9.591 Month
  • Creator Subscription (Annual)30 variants$42.901 Year
  • huei (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • maggue (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • kayangus (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • alliekate (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • Famdy (Annual)$42.901 Year
  • tastebywill (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • devourdc (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • simplyni (Annual)$69.991 Year
  • Beli Supper Club - Annual7 Days trial2 variants$74.991 Year
One-time1
  • Weekly Streak Restore$0.99

Questions

Is OpenTable free?
OpenTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beli free?
Beli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenTable or Beli?
OpenTable is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6M ratings, while Beli averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.
Do OpenTable or Beli have ads?
OpenTable shows ads; Beli does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenTable or Beli?
OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, and Beli every 4 days. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on September 24, 2026 and Beli on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenTable or Beli?
OpenTable currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Beli at #47. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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