Comparison

Tablelist vs Apollo ID

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tablelist

Access top nightclubs, book VIP tables, and manage bottle service with ease. Secure guest list spots, pay cover charges, and enjoy exclusive events and deals. A personal concierge is available for all your nightlife planning needs.

Highlights
  • VIP table and bottle service booking
  • Guest list access
  • In-app cover charge payment
  • Split and prepay bills
  • Custom table requests
  • Exclusive event access
  • 24/7 personal concierge
Features
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Enjoy unparalleled access to the hottest nightclubs in your city with Tablelist: VIP tables and bottle service; exclusive events; complimentary concierge; split and prepay your bill; guest list; in-app cover charge; custom requests; and much more. A better night out - Boston, NYC, Washington DC, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Miami, and the Hamptons. More cities coming soon – let us know where you want Tablelist next! “Tablelist makes bottle service as easy as V-I-P.” - Mashable — Top nightclubs: View tickets, tables, guest lists, and cover charges, select bottles, and pay the tab from right in the app. Book from in line, or up to 7 days in advance. — Unrivaled access: Get into the top nightclubs in your city. Join the guest list, or create your own with a VIP table and bottle service. — Transparent pricing: Make your order and pay your bill - all before the night begins! Split the bill with friends, or add them to the tab later. — Custom options: Don’t see what you’re looking for? Submit a custom table request for exactly what you want, and let us do the rest. — Exclusive events: From big-name DJs to members-only parties, Tablelist is your hookup for the best parties in your city. Get on the guest list, or get a private table – it’s all up to you. — Personal Concierge: Enjoy a free, 24/7 concierge on-demand. No question is too big or too small, just ask! Use them to plan a bachelor, bachelorette, or birthday party; ask them about dress code; anything! Your concierge is here for you. — Exclusive deals: Look for Tablelist members-only tables and packages in our partner venues. — The Tablelist Guarantee: If you find a better price on tables, we will beat it. We are committed to giving our users the best experience possible, including the best value for their night out. — In-app cover charge - Leave the cash at home! At participating venues, pay your cover charge in-app. — Customize your night: Want hip-hop on a Tuesday night? Let Tablelist know, and select your best option. Not seeing anything? Don’t forget about your concierge! All this and more in our easy-to-use app. Also find us on web at www.tablelist.com. Tablelist: A Better Night Out.

About

Apollo ID

Manage your digital identity for venues and events. Purchase food, drinks, tickets, and memberships directly from your device. Earn rewards for your loyalty and streamline your experience.

Highlights
  • Digital passport for venues
  • Event ticket management
  • In-app purchases for food and drinks
  • Membership management
  • Loyalty rewards program
Features
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Apollo ID is your digital passport & wallet to your favorite venues and events. You can purchase drinks, food, bottles, memberships, tickets etc. at your fingertips and always be rewarded for your patronage.

Screenshots

Tablelist3 screens
Apollo ID3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Apollo ID at 4.0 against Tablelist's 3.1. Apollo ID also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (124 vs 40). Tablelist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 78%). On price, 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

Apollo ID holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 124 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Tablelist's written reviews are positive against 78% of Apollo ID's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tablelist ships an update every 3 weeks, Apollo ID fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tablelist versus Apollo ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTablelistApollo ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (40 ratings)4.0 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings40124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTablelist, Inc.Apollo Technology Platform, Incorporated

Customer experience

Tablelist

All ratings40 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative42.5%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative12.2%

Apollo ID

All ratings124 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.8%
Negative24.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

User reviews

Tablelist

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless booking process
  • ✨ Great for planning nights out
  • 🌟 VIP treatment and perks
  • 🤝 Helpful concierge service

Room to improve

  • 👎 App is a scam
  • 📉 Unreliable updates
  • 😠 Annoying notifications
  • 💸 Can be more expensive than direct booking
  • 🤷‍♂️ No real benefit to customer

Apollo ID

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Makes life easy
  • 💯 Highly recommend
  • 🌟 Amazing and useful
  • 🚀 Convenient for nightlife
  • 💎 Earns extra points

Room to improve

  • ❌ Scammers run the app
  • 🐛 Horrible sign-up flow
  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 SMS verification failing
  • 🐛 Manual login crashing

Bugs and requests

Tablelist

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Apple Wallet broken
  • App won't load past loading screen on iPad
  • Cannot connect to Facebook

Requested features

6 requests
  • Expand to St. Louis
  • Expand to L.A. and PHX
  • Expand to London
  • Expand to New York
  • Fix Facebook connection
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  • Allow storing multiple credit/debit cards

Apollo ID

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App doesn't work as advertised
  • Sign-up flow gets messed up
  • Login doesn't work
  • SMS verification fails
  • Manual login crashes
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  • Servers can't handle traffic
  • App crashes
  • App won't load
  • Rejected RSVP
  • Bouncers hired by app were aggressive
  • One venue not able to purchase via app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Android support for Apple Pay
  • More reliable servers to handle traffic
  • Waiting queue for presales
  • Clearer information for presales
  • Improved login process
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  • Better association of phone numbers with accounts
  • Fix sign-up flow issues

In-app purchases

None

Tablelist

No in-app purchases

None

Apollo ID

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tablelist free?
Tablelist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apollo ID free?
Apollo ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tablelist or Apollo ID?
Apollo ID is rated higher. Tablelist averages 3.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Apollo ID averages 4.0 from 124 ratings.
Do Tablelist or Apollo ID have ads?
Apollo ID shows ads; Tablelist does not.
Which is updated more often, Tablelist or Apollo ID?
Tablelist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Apollo ID fortnightly. Most recently, Tablelist was updated on October 8, 2026 and Apollo ID on October 4, 2026.

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