Comparison

beplated Operator vs Table Genie Business

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

Head to head
About

beplated Operator

Features
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beplated Operator is the staff app for restaurants running on beplated - take orders tableside, keep the kitchen in sync, and collect payment, all from one device. Built for real service: waiters, chefs, managers, and owners each get a home screen focused on what they need right now. TAKE ORDERS, FAST • Browse the full menu with categories, options, and live availability • Tableside ordering for dine-in, plus walk-in pickup orders • Orders land in the kitchen instantly — no paper, no shouting KITCHEN DISPLAY SYSTEM • Live kitchen board with New, Preparing, and Ready lanes • Station bumping: each station sees exactly the tickets it owns • Automatic ticket printing to assigned station printers GET PAID AT THE TABLE • Tap to Pay on iPhone — accept contactless cards with no extra hardware (powered by Stripe) • Split and defer payments by table and guest, settle up in one tap • Cash handling and printed receipts included ALWAYS IN THE LOOP • Real-time sync: every order, every status, on every device • Push notifications for new orders, ready dishes, and guest pings • Guests can call a waiter from their table — you'll know immediately RECEIPT & KITCHEN PRINTING • Works with Epson ESC/POS receipt printers over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C • Automatic printer discovery on your local network • Test prints, custom receipt headers, station assignment RUN THE HOUSE • Owner dashboard with today's revenue, order count, and average ticket • Live ops pulse: active tables and orders in flight • Manage staff roles and kitchen stations right from the app MADE FOR RESTAURANTS • Full iPad support with split-view layouts • Dark mode for dim dining rooms and bright kitchens • Available in English and German • Face ID / Touch ID session lock beplated Operator requires a beplated restaurant account. Your restaurant manager can add you as staff — get started at beplated.com.

About

Table Genie Business

Features
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Table Genie Business helps restaurant owners, staff and event vendors manage daily operations. Manage reservations and arrivals, follow live table orders, coordinate kitchen and bar queues, and respond to waiter and bill requests. Keep menus, item availability and options up to date. On iPad, see more of your service and reservation information at once with layouts designed for larger screens. Event workspaces let vendors manage their items, pricing options and reservations. Features depend on your workspace and staff role. A staff account with access to a restaurant or event business is required. For guest bookings and ordering, use Table Genie.

Screenshots

beplated Operator4 screens
Table Genie Business2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: beplated Operator at 15.1 against Table Genie Business's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

beplated Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, Table Genie Business monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
beplated Operator versus Table Genie Business: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbeplated OperatorTable Genie Business
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSamuel OkoroaforTable Genie

In-app purchases

None

beplated Operator

No in-app purchases

None

Table Genie Business

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is beplated Operator free?
beplated Operator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Table Genie Business free?
Table Genie Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do beplated Operator or Table Genie Business have ads?
Neither beplated Operator nor Table Genie Business shows ads.
Which is updated more often, beplated Operator or Table Genie Business?
beplated Operator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Table Genie Business monthly. Most recently, beplated Operator was updated on October 14, 2026 and Table Genie Business on October 29, 2026.

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