# OpenTable vs The MICHELIN Guide

The clearest difference is ads: The MICHELIN Guide at none against OpenTable's shown. OpenTable's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 41%) and ratings volume (5.6M vs 7.5K). On price, rating, update cadence 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 The MICHELIN Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.6M ratings behind it against 7.5K, 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 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's.

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | The MICHELIN Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews) | [4.9 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6M** | 7.5K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 41.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #161 |
| Size | 137 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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


### The MICHELIN Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and book top-rated restaurants and hotels worldwide. Plan your next trip with curated selections, create personalized lists, and access exclusive perks. Expert travel assistance is also available.

**Highlights:** Global restaurant and hotel listings, Instant booking for hotels, Create and share favorite place lists, Exclusive hotel upgrades and amenities (Plus membership), Expert travel specialist assistance

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Curated and reliable restaurant recommendations
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Useful for discovering new dining experiences
- 🌟 Michelin brand reputation and credibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🗺️ Inconsistent map functionality
- 🔒 Forced registration to access content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Suboptimal user experience on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Location services not working as expected
- Search functionality not returning relevant results
- Inability to save or access user-created lists

**Requested features**

- Ability to search by cuisine, price range, and other filters
- Map view with location-based recommendations
- User-generated reviews and photos
- Offline mode for accessing content without internet
- Landscape mode support for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable free?

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

### Is The MICHELIN Guide free?

The MICHELIN Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenTable or The MICHELIN Guide?

OpenTable and The MICHELIN Guide are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6M and 7.5K ratings respectively.

### Do OpenTable or The MICHELIN Guide have ads?

OpenTable shows ads; The MICHELIN Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTable or The MICHELIN Guide?

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, and The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on October 15, 2026 and The MICHELIN Guide on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenTable or The MICHELIN Guide?

OpenTable currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and The MICHELIN Guide at #161. 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.*