Comparison

TableOne Reservations vs The Black Map

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

Head to head
About

TableOne Reservations

This app aggregates top restaurant reservations from various platforms into one convenient place. It offers a user-friendly interface and a notification system to help you quickly secure coveted tables. Filter by party size, date, time, cuisine, and neighborhood for a seamless dining experience.

Highlights
  • Aggregates reservations from major platforms
  • User-friendly interface
  • Fast and effective notification system
  • Live availability filtering
  • Book tables quickly and easily
Features
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TableOne serves access to all the best restaurants. We bring the best reservations right to your fingertips, redefining how you find tables with innovative features:
 • The Best in One Place: We gather the top restaurants from all major dining platforms. No more app-hopping; get notified and book your perfect table quickly and easily.
 • Seamless Experience: Our user-friendly interface makes finding sought-after restaurants a breeze, whether planning a special occasion or a casual night out.
 • Best-in-class Notify System: With TableOne, our notify system is faster and more effective than any you’ve used before, ensuring you never miss out on a coveted reservation.
 • Live availability: Filter restaurants with available reservations by party size, date, time, cuisine type, neighborhood, and more! Join our growing community of food lovers who believe access to the best dining experiences should be easy, and most importantly, affordable. Start exploring the vibrant culinary landscape of your city today!

About

The Black Map

Discover and review pubs, focusing on finding the best Guinness. Share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings to help others find their perfect pint. Includes social features for a connected pub exploration experience.

Highlights
  • Rate and review pubs
  • Explore recommended pubs
  • Find the best Guinness
  • Share detailed reviews and photos
  • Social features
Features
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Rate and review your favorite pints, explore recommended pubs, and find the best pint of Guinness near you. The Black Map allows you to share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings, ensuring every pour is just right. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to the stout scene, The Black Map is your ultimate companion for finding and enjoying the finest pints of Guinness. Now with social features! Terms & Conditions: https://www.theblackmap.co/tcs Privacy Policy: https://www.theblackmap.co/privacy

Screenshots

TableOne Reservations3 screens
The Black Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TableOne Reservations at none against The Black Map's 2. TableOne Reservations also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (406 vs 32). The Black Map's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 21%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TableOne Reservations asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TableOne Reservations against 4.4 for The Black Map. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TableOne Reservations has 406 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of TableOne Reservations's written reviews are positive against 44% of The Black Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TableOne Reservations ships an update weekly, The Black Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TableOne Reservations versus The Black Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTableOne ReservationsThe Black Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (406 ratings)4.4 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews44.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings406 — better32
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB91 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFrank BessonThe Black Map LTD

Customer experience

TableOne Reservations

All ratings406 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative77.9%

The Black Map

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral15.3%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

TableOne Reservations

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App opens to a black screen
  • Unable to log in or log out
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a logout button
  • Improve filtering and search capabilities
  • Provide better subscription management tools
  • Ensure reliable and consistent app performance

The Black Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TableOne Reservations

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Black Map

Subscriptions2
  • Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is TableOne Reservations free?
TableOne Reservations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Black Map free?
The Black Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TableOne Reservations or The Black Map?
The Black Map is rated higher. TableOne Reservations averages 4.3 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while The Black Map averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.
Do TableOne Reservations or The Black Map have ads?
The Black Map shows ads; TableOne Reservations does not.
Which is updated more often, TableOne Reservations or The Black Map?
TableOne Reservations ships an update weekly, and The Black Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, TableOne Reservations was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Black Map on November 8, 2026.

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