Tablelist vs Speakeasy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Speakeasy
Discover live events and nightlife venues in your city. Purchase tickets with no fees and get VIP skip-line access. Receive complimentary tickets from participating venues.
- Live wait times at venues
- Real-time cover prices
- Purchase entry tickets
- VIP skip-line tickets
- Discover city events
- No ticketing fees
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Live cover, payment upon arrival - at your favorite bars and nightclubs. Never miss out with Speakeasy Live and Skip Line entry. Discover events in your city and purchase tickets with no fees. With Speakeasy you can now: - view live wait times at your favorite nightlife venues - see real time cover prices and purchase entry tickets - buy VIP skip-line tickets at the door that allow you to jump ahead and get your night started - receive comped tickets from your favorite venues - discover events in your city and buy tickets with no ticketing fees To contact us send an email to contact@speakeasygo.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Speakeasy at 5.0 against Tablelist's 3.1. Speakeasy also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Tablelist's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Speakeasy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Tablelist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speakeasy's.
Tablelist ships an update every 3 weeks, Speakeasy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tablelist | Speakeasy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (40 ratings) | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tablelist, Inc. | Speakeasy Bookings Inc. |
Customer experience
Tablelist
Speakeasy
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
Speakeasy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tablelist
No in-app purchases
Speakeasy
No in-app purchases









