# OpenTable vs Blank Street

The clearest difference is ads: Blank Street at none against OpenTable's shown. Blank Street also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). OpenTable's advantage is ratings volume (5.6M vs 11K) and chart position (#31 vs #187). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Blank Street. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.6M ratings behind it against 11K, 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 77% of Blank Street's.

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, Blank Street every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | Blank Street |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews) | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-street/id1525240321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6M** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #187 |
| Size | 137 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Blank Street Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525240323) |

## 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


### Blank Street

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-street/id1525240321)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Streamline your daily coffee routine with this app. Order ahead for quick pickup, reorder favorites with a single click, and discover nearby locations. Enjoy free coffee rewards through the loyalty program.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, One-click reordering, Loyalty program for free coffee, Find nearby store locations, Order from 40+ stores

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient ordering
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🤩 Consistent quality and taste
- 💰 Great prices
- 🎁 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤔 Inconsistent availability information
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of order history and favorites
- 🤬 Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Orders not showing up correctly
- Rewards not applying properly
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Incorrect menu and pricing information

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel orders
- Option to save favorite orders
- Real-time inventory and availability updates
- Improved rewards program transparency
- Better integration with Regulars subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable free?

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

### Is Blank Street free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenTable or Blank Street?

OpenTable and Blank Street are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6M and 11K ratings respectively.

### Do OpenTable or Blank Street have ads?

OpenTable shows ads; Blank Street does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTable or Blank Street?

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, and Blank Street every 6 days. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on October 14, 2026 and Blank Street on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenTable or Blank Street?

OpenTable currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Blank Street at #187. 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.*