# OpenTable vs sweetgreen

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 (74% vs 40%) and ratings volume (5.6M vs 176K). 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 sweetgreen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.6M ratings behind it against 176K, 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 40% of sweetgreen's.

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, sweetgreen every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | sweetgreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews) | [4.9 (176K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweetgreen/id594329490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6M** | 176K |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 40.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #89 |
| Size | 139 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [sweetgreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/594329493) |

## 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


### sweetgreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweetgreen/id594329490)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 and sweetgreen are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6M and 176K ratings respectively.

### Do OpenTable or sweetgreen have ads?

OpenTable shows ads; sweetgreen does not.

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

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, and sweetgreen every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on September 25, 2026 and sweetgreen on September 25, 2026.

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

OpenTable currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and sweetgreen at #89. 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.*