# Yelp Guest Manager vs Waitlist.Me

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waitlist.Me at 77% against Yelp Guest Manager's 27%. Waitlist.Me also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Yelp Guest Manager's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 52). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yelp Guest Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Waitlist.Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yelp Guest Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yelp Guest Manager has 1.8K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Yelp Guest Manager's written reviews are positive against 77% of Waitlist.Me's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yelp Guest Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Waitlist.Me every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yelp Guest Manager | Waitlist.Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yelp-guest-manager/id404226510/reviews)** | [3.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waitlistme/id573230074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yelp](https://appshunter.io/developer/284910353) | [Waitlist Me, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573230077) |

## What reviewers say

### Yelp Guest Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yelp-guest-manager/id404226510)

Streamline restaurant operations with a comprehensive system for managing reservations, waitlists, and table assignments. Connect to a large diner network to fill tables faster and keep guests informed. Includes takeout order tracking and an optional self-check-in kiosk.

**Highlights:** Digital reservations and waitlist, Table management with custom floor maps, POS integrations, Takeout order tracking, Guest self-check-in kiosk, Automated guest notifications

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premier | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient seating process
- 💡 Helpful for managing wait lists
- ⭐ Overall great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔨 Poorly designed UI after updates
- 💰 Expensive pricing after acquisition
- 🤯 Frustrating customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open after updates
- Reservation/waitlist data not syncing
- Incorrect cover counts displayed
- Inability to properly manage walk-ins

**Requested features**

- Customizable table/section management
- Integrated reservation system
- Improved search and filtering options
- Sync across multiple devices


### Waitlist.Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waitlistme/id573230074)

This app streamlines customer waitlists and reservations for businesses. It replaces manual systems with digital notifications via text and phone calls, improving customer service and operational efficiency. Features include self check-in, customizable alerts, and detailed reporting.

**Highlights:** Digital waitlist management, SMS and phone call notifications, Customer self check-in, Customizable public waitlist page, Reservation and appointment scheduling, Analytics and reports, Multi-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 👍 Simple waitlist and reservation application
- 👍 Great for simple scheduling needs
- 👍 Saves time for staff
- 👍 Cost-effective and high ROI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Colors of status can't be updated on iPad
- 🐛 App does not update fast enough
- 🐛 Doesn't sync well with the website
- 🐛 Slowest app on the market for iPhone users
- 🐛 Does not stay updated on multiple devices

**Reported bugs**

- Colors of status cannot be updated on iPad
- Status colors revert after refresh
- Slow loading for iPhone users
- App does not update fast enough / sync issues
- Does not stay updated on multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Option for additional messages (more than three)
- Feature to add an additional waiting list on the same account
- Export option for names and phone numbers
- Bigger 'add button'
- Ability to turn off wait time estimates completely


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yelp Guest Manager free?

Yelp Guest Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Waitlist.Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yelp Guest Manager or Waitlist.Me?

Yelp Guest Manager is rated higher. Yelp Guest Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Waitlist.Me averages 3.8 from 52 ratings.

### Do Yelp Guest Manager or Waitlist.Me have ads?

Neither Yelp Guest Manager nor Waitlist.Me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yelp Guest Manager or Waitlist.Me?

Yelp Guest Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Waitlist.Me every 2 months. Most recently, Yelp Guest Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Waitlist.Me on October 23, 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.*