Comparison

OpenTable vs Charlie’s Tea

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 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
Currently charting
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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

Charlie’s Tea

Features
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Manage your loyalty member information and enjoy a variety of member services (points, coupons, birthday gifts, event promotions, etc.) provided by Charlie's Tea. Follow your consumption information in real-time.

Screenshots

OpenTable4 screens
Charlie’s Tea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Charlie’s Tea at none against OpenTable's shown. Charlie’s Tea also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). OpenTable's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, Charlie’s Tea every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
OpenTable versus Charlie’s Tea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTableCharlie’s Tea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.7M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB150 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpenTable, Inc.Xiamen Yunji Zhiyi Technology Co., Ltd.

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

Charlie’s Tea

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpenTable

No in-app purchases

None

Charlie’s Tea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTable free?
OpenTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charlie’s Tea free?
Charlie’s Tea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenTable or Charlie’s Tea have ads?
OpenTable shows ads; Charlie’s Tea does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenTable or Charlie’s Tea?
OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, and Charlie’s Tea every 4 months. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on October 25, 2026 and Charlie’s Tea on October 10, 2026.

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