# OpenTable for Restaurants vs Push Employee

The clearest difference is rating: OpenTable for Restaurants at 4.0 against Push Employee's 2.9. OpenTable for Restaurants also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (431 vs 41). Push Employee's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

OpenTable for Restaurants holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable for Restaurants has 431 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of OpenTable for Restaurants's written reviews are positive against 18% of Push Employee's.

OpenTable for Restaurants ships an update weekly, Push Employee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable for Restaurants | Push Employee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable-for-restaurants/id766049754/reviews)** | [2.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-employee/id1173687779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **431** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **24.2% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Push Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136827977) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenTable for Restaurants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable-for-restaurants/id766049754)

This app helps restaurants manage reservations, optimize operations, and enhance guest experiences. It allows for remote access to key metrics, reservation editing, and marketing campaign initiation. The iPad version offers comprehensive front-of-house and shift planning tools.

**Highlights:** Fill more seats, Deliver remarkable hospitality, Optimize operations, Check cover trends and stats, Make and edit reservations, Start marketing campaigns, Front-of-house guest and table management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic system
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Quick access and ability to add reservations/notes on the fly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't update in real-time
- 🐛 Constantly logging out
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable and inconsistent

**Reported bugs**

- Reservations not syncing across devices
- Guest info not displaying correctly
- Inability to update reservation details
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Floor plan view on mobile
- Ability to customize tags/courses
- Waitlist functionality improvements
- More control over reservations on mobile
- Better guest management tools


### Push Employee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-employee/id1173687779)

This app allows employees to manage their work schedules, communicate with managers, and submit requests for time off or shift swaps. It provides real-time updates and notifications for schedule changes, ensuring staff are always informed.

**Highlights:** Real-time schedule viewing, Clock in/out functionality, Time off requests, Shift swap requests, Manager-employee messaging, Schedule change notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (historically)
- 👍 Handy for shift changes
- 👍 Reliable for work
- 👍 Simple scheduling
- 👍 Good for swapping shifts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable and buggy
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Poor UI design
- 🐛 Inconsistent features across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App closes when sending messages
- Notifications not set up by default
- App crashes when trying to send messages
- Login issues after password reset
- Time off requests disappear

**Requested features**

- Option to separate schedules
- Prompt users to set up notifications
- Ability to view paystubs at any time
- Option to stay logged in
- Dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable for Restaurants free?

OpenTable for Restaurants is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Push Employee free?

Push Employee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenTable for Restaurants or Push Employee?

OpenTable for Restaurants is rated higher. OpenTable for Restaurants averages 4.0 out of 5 from 431 ratings, while Push Employee averages 2.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do OpenTable for Restaurants or Push Employee have ads?

Neither OpenTable for Restaurants nor Push Employee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTable for Restaurants or Push Employee?

OpenTable for Restaurants ships an update weekly, and Push Employee every 2 months. Most recently, OpenTable for Restaurants was updated on October 23, 2026 and Push Employee on October 26, 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.*