Comparison

OpenTable vs Resy

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
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

Resy

Discover and book tables at top restaurants globally. This app simplifies finding and securing reservations at sought-after dining establishments in over 80 cities, making it easier to enjoy dining out.

Highlights
  • Book restaurant reservations
  • Discover top restaurants
  • Find sought-after seats
  • Reservations in 80+ cities
  • Future of hospitality tech
Features
Currently charting
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Resy powers the world’s best restaurants, using technology to imagine the future of hospitality. If you’re a person who loves dining out but hates hassling for reservations, download Resy now! Book sought-after seats at the best restaurants in 80 cities worldwide.

Screenshots

OpenTable4 screens
Resy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Resy at none against OpenTable's shown. OpenTable's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 43%) and ratings volume (5.7M vs 808K). 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 Resy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.7M ratings behind it against 808K, 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 43% of Resy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, Resy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
OpenTable versus Resy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenTableResy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.7M ratings) — better4.9 (808K ratings)
Positive reviews74.7% of reviews — better43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7M — better808K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
Best chart rank#33 — better#52
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB189 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpenTable, Inc.Resy

Customer experience

OpenTable

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

Resy

All ratings804,162 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,082 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative48.7%

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

Resy

From 808K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great location-based search
  • 🔔 Useful notify feature
  • 📅 Convenient calendar integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🔍 Frustrating search and navigation
  • 🕰️ Unreliable reservation system
  • 💳 Billing and payment issues

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

Resy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Location detection issues
  • Reservation cancellation problems
  • Unreliable notification system
  • Inability to update user profile

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add restaurant menus and pricing
  • Improve search filters and sorting
  • Allow multi-reservation booking
  • Provide better reservation management tools
  • Enhance user reviews and ratings system

In-app purchases

None

OpenTable

No in-app purchases

None

Resy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenTable free?
OpenTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resy free?
Resy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenTable or Resy?
OpenTable is rated higher. OpenTable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.7M ratings, while Resy averages 4.9 from 808K ratings.
Do OpenTable or Resy have ads?
OpenTable shows ads; Resy does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenTable or Resy?
OpenTable ships an update every 10 days, and Resy every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on November 4, 2026 and Resy on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenTable or Resy?
OpenTable currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and Resy at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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