# OpenTable vs Sidewalk

The clearest difference is rating: OpenTable at 4.9 against Sidewalk's 4.0. OpenTable also leads on ratings volume (5.6M vs 1) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). Sidewalk's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenTable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.6M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, Sidewalk every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | Sidewalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewalk/id6708225418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 139 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Parth Parab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769846221) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

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

**Currently charting:** #35 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


### Sidewalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewalk/id6708225418)

Easily discover nearby food trucks and pop-up shops in real-time. Vendors can broadcast their current location, allowing customers to find them effortlessly on a map when they are open for business.

**Highlights:** Real-time location broadcasting, Interactive map interface, Discover local vendors, Vendor status updates, Effortless customer experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable free?

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

### Is Sidewalk free?

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

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

OpenTable is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.6M ratings, while Sidewalk averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenTable or Sidewalk have ads?

OpenTable shows ads; Sidewalk does not.

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

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, and Sidewalk every 10 days. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sidewalk on June 12, 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.*