# OpenTable vs Minitable

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenTable at none against Minitable's 5. OpenTable also leads on ratings volume (5.6M vs 1.2K) and review sentiment (74% vs 50%). Minitable's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minitable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. OpenTable asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenTable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.6M ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of OpenTable's written reviews are positive against 50% of Minitable's.

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, Minitable monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | Minitable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitable/id1626268909/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6M** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 50.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | #199 |
| Size | 139 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Minitable Tech Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626268911) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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


### Minitable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minitable/id1626268909)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and reserve tables at popular local restaurants. Get AI-powered wait time predictions and join queues automatically to skip the line. Enjoy exclusive deals at highly-rated Asian dining spots.

**Highlights:** Discover trending restaurants, AI-powered wait time predictions, Smart join suggestions, Skip the line at busy restaurants, Auto-join queues, Real-time waitlist updates, Exclusive deals

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| 7 Days Minipass Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boost | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient waitlist management
- 🔍 Helpful for discovering new restaurants
- 💰 Exclusive deals and discounts
- ⏱️ Saves time and reduces stress
- 📱 Smooth user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Forced to download app instead of web access
- 🙅‍♀️ Unnecessary account creation requirements
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 🧱 Cluttered and confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to view waitlist status
- Login and verification issues
- Glitches in search and explore features

**Requested features**

- Web-based waitlist status check
- Streamlined sign-up process
- Improved location search functionality
- Expanded restaurant options and coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable free?

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

### Is Minitable free?

Minitable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenTable or Minitable?

OpenTable is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6M ratings, while Minitable averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do OpenTable or Minitable have ads?

Both OpenTable and Minitable show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTable or Minitable?

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, and Minitable monthly. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on September 24, 2026 and Minitable on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenTable or Minitable?

OpenTable currently peaks at #30 in the App Store charts, and Minitable at #199. 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.*