# OpenTable vs Happy Hour Tap

The clearest difference is rating: OpenTable at 4.9 against Happy Hour Tap's 4.1. OpenTable also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ratings volume (5.7M vs 17). Happy Hour Tap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Hour Tap sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. OpenTable asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenTable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.7M ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, Happy Hour Tap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | Happy Hour Tap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews)** | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-hour-tap/id6499197256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7M** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Happy Hour Tap LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742717222) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

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

**Currently charting:** #25 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


### Happy Hour Tap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-hour-tap/id6499197256)

Discover daily drink and food specials at local establishments. Easily find the best happy hour deals without endless searching. This app simplifies finding your perfect happy hour.

**Highlights:** Discover happy hour deals, Find daily specials, Search local establishments, Effortless deal discovery, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Package 3 | $39.99 | per month |
| Monthly Package 1 | $39.99 | per month |
| Monthly Package 4 | $39.99 | per month |
| Monthly Package 6 | $39.99 | per month |
| Annual Package 1 | $399.99 | per year |
| Annual Package 2 | $399.99 | per year |
| Annual Package 3 | $399.99 | per year |
| Annual Package 4 | $399.99 | per year |
| Annual Package 5 | $399.99 | per year |
| Annual Package 6 | $399.99 | per year |
| Custom Event 5$ | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable free?

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

### Is Happy Hour Tap free?

Happy Hour Tap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenTable or Happy Hour Tap?

OpenTable is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7M ratings, while Happy Hour Tap averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do OpenTable or Happy Hour Tap have ads?

OpenTable shows ads; Happy Hour Tap does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTable or Happy Hour Tap?

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, and Happy Hour Tap every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on October 23, 2026 and Happy Hour Tap on October 3, 2026.

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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.*