# OpenTable vs Beli

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.

Both are free to download. Beli sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $5.79 per month. OpenTable asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | Beli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews)** | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beli/id1478375386/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6M** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #49 |
| Size | 139 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Beli Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478375385) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

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

**Currently charting:** #29 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


### Beli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beli/id1478375386)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Food & Drink, #59 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Subscription (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| huei (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| maggue (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| kaitlyneats (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| sola (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| kayangus (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| Famdy (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| TheEricHammer (Monthly) | $5.79 | per month |
| tastebywill (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| eatingalonediaries (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| simplyni (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| devourdc (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Creator Subscription (Monthly) | $9.59 | per month |
| Creator Subscription (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| huei (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| maggue (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| kayangus (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| alliekate (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| Famdy (Annual) | $42.90 | per year |
| tastebywill (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| devourdc (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| simplyni (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Beli Supper Club - Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Weekly Streak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #29 in the App Store charts, and Beli at #49. 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.*