# OpenTable for Restaurants vs Temperature Log Book

The clearest difference is rating: Temperature Log Book at 5.0 against OpenTable for Restaurants's 4.0. Temperature Log Book also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). OpenTable for Restaurants's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (433 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Temperature Log Book sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $18.99 per year. OpenTable for Restaurants asks for nothing beyond the download.

Temperature Log Book holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenTable for Restaurants has 433 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of OpenTable for Restaurants's written reviews are positive against 11% of Temperature Log Book's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenTable for Restaurants ships an update weekly, Temperature Log Book every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenTable for Restaurants | Temperature Log Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opentable-for-restaurants/id766049754/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temperature-log-book/id1449271996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **433** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **24.1% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 104 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenTable, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296581818) | [Rocket Splash Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/471267937) |

## 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


### Temperature Log Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temperature-log-book/id1449271996)

Record and manage temperature logs for equipment, food, or premises. Generate and export reports in PDF or CSV format for food safety management. Supports multiple users and devices.

**Highlights:** Temperature logging for equipment, food, and premises, HACCP-compliant food safety management, Generate and export PDF/CSV reports, Add and manage employee accounts, Cross-device and web access, Celsius or Fahrenheit support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-year Subscription | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenTable for Restaurants free?

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

### Is Temperature Log Book free?

Temperature Log Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenTable for Restaurants or Temperature Log Book?

Temperature Log Book is rated higher. OpenTable for Restaurants averages 4.0 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while Temperature Log Book averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenTable for Restaurants or Temperature Log Book have ads?

Neither OpenTable for Restaurants nor Temperature Log Book shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenTable for Restaurants or Temperature Log Book?

OpenTable for Restaurants ships an update weekly, and Temperature Log Book every 10 days. Most recently, OpenTable for Restaurants was updated on October 29, 2026 and Temperature Log Book on October 25, 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.*