# OpenTable vs Resy

The clearest difference is ads: Resy at none against OpenTable's shown. Resy also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). OpenTable's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 43%) and ratings volume (5.6M vs 768K). 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 Resy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable has 5.6M ratings behind it against 768K, 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 43% of Resy's.

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, Resy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable | Resy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.6M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable/id296581815/reviews) | [4.9 (768K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resy/id866163372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6M** | 768K |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 42.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #42 |
| Size | 139 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Resy](https://appshunter.io/developer/866163375) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable

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

**Currently charting:** #29 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


### Resy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resy/id866163372)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 and Resy are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.6M and 768K ratings respectively.

### Do OpenTable or Resy have ads?

OpenTable shows ads; Resy does not.

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

OpenTable ships an update fortnightly, and Resy every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenTable was updated on September 24, 2026 and Resy on September 24, 2026.

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

OpenTable currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Resy at #42. 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.*