Comparison

OpenTable vs sweetgreen

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 70,000 restaurants worldwide. Explore dining options, read reviews, and manage reservations easily. Earn rewards for dining out.

Highlights
  • Discover 70,000+ restaurants globally
  • Read real diner reviews
  • Filter by cuisine, price, occasion
  • AI dining assistant for recommendations
  • Book, modify, or cancel reservations
  • Earn dining rewards points
Features
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Every great meal starts with knowing where to go. OpenTable puts 70,000+ restaurants in your hand — the new opening everyone's talking about, the neighborhood spot you keep meaning to try, the table that makes tonight the occasion. FIND THE RIGHT PLACE, NOT JUST A PLACE - Explore 70,000+ restaurants worldwide, from local favorites to hard-to-book tables - Read real reviews from diners who've actually been there - Filter by cuisine, price, and occasion to narrow it down fast - Get expert picks with OpenTable's curated guides - Ask Concierge, our AI dining assistant, when you want a recommendation that actually knows your taste BOOK ON YOUR TERMS - Search by date, time, and location to see what's actually available - View full availability instead of guessing - Set Priority Notify Me alerts for last-minute openings at the tables everyone wants - Reserve private dining for group celebrations, no phone calls required MANAGE IT ALL, STAY FLEXIBLE - View, modify, or cancel reservations right from the app - Message restaurants directly for dietary needs or special requests - Get reminders before your reservation and updates the moment anything changes GET REWARDED FOR DINING OUT - Earn points every time you book and dine through OpenTable - Unlock perks at the restaurants you already love Trusted by 1.8 billion seated diners each year. Your next favorite meal starts here. 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

sweetgreen

Easily order fresh, customizable salads and bowls for pickup or delivery. Join a rewards program to earn points and redeem exclusive offers. Discover seasonal specials and create your perfect meal from over a million combinations.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Delivery options
  • Rewards program
  • Customizable meals
  • Seasonal specials
  • Reorder favorites
  • Gift cards
Features
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Get Green With It — Download the app and join SG Rewards for free Order and Earn — Earn points on every order and redeem rewards Plan Ahead — Skip the line and order ahead for in-restaurant pickup. Keep it Fresh — Explore our most enticing limited-edition bowls and seasonal specials. Start From Scratch — Create your very own with over 1 million ways to customize. Do It Again — Favorite you go-to orders and reorder them with ease in just a few taps. The Gift of Green - Purchase gift cards directly in the app. Find us on Instagram (@sweetgreen), Facebook (facebook.com/sweetgreen), and Twitter (@sweetgreen), or drop us a line at http://sweetgreen.com/contact.

Screenshots

OpenTable4 screens
sweetgreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: sweetgreen at none against OpenTable's shown. sweetgreen also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). OpenTable's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 40%) and ratings volume (5.7M vs 178K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenTable against 4.9 for sweetgreen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.7M ratings behind it against 178K, 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 40% of sweetgreen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, sweetgreen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OpenTable versus sweetgreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTablesweetgreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.7M ratings) — better4.9 (178K ratings)
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7M — better178K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#19 — better#124
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB127 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpenTable, Inc.sweetgreen

Customer experience

OpenTable

All ratings5,680,529 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews3,370 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.4%

sweetgreen

All ratings177,219 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative49.6%

User reviews

OpenTable

From 5.7M 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

sweetgreen

From 178K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient ordering and pickup
  • 👍 Customizable and intuitive app
  • 🚀 Easy to track rewards and pay in-store
  • 👍 Detailed menu and nutrition info

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unresponsive app
  • 🚫 Cannot order with non-US payment cards
  • 🕰️ Slow order processing and long wait times
  • 🤯 Confusing navigation and order management

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

sweetgreen

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Incorrect inventory and unavailable items
  • Issues with order tracking and delivery
  • Login and account management problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to cancel or modify orders
  • Notification when store is closing soon
  • Option to apply rewards manually
  • Support for non-US addresses and payment methods

In-app purchases

None

OpenTable

No in-app purchases

None

sweetgreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTable free?
OpenTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is sweetgreen free?
sweetgreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTable or sweetgreen?
OpenTable is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7M ratings, while sweetgreen averages 4.9 from 178K ratings.
Do OpenTable or sweetgreen have ads?
OpenTable shows ads; sweetgreen does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenTable or sweetgreen?
OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, and sweetgreen every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on November 8, 2026 and sweetgreen on November 9, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenTable or sweetgreen?
OpenTable currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and sweetgreen at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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