# OpenKey vs Black Walnut Restaurant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenKey at 73% against Black Walnut Restaurant's 0%. OpenKey also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 5). Black Walnut Restaurant's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

OpenKey holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenKey has 3.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of OpenKey's written reviews are positive against 0% of Black Walnut Restaurant's.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenKey | Black Walnut Restaurant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openkey/id990142776/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-walnut-restaurant/id1220393275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 107 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OPENKEY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/990142775) | [Pidex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428764677) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openkey/id990142776)

Unlock hotel rooms worldwide using your smartphone as a secure digital key. Access your room instantly, share keys with companions, and manage your stay with features like check-out details and hotel information.

**Highlights:** Instant room access, Digital key sharing, Contact hotel operations, View check-out details, Room number displayed, Explore hotel amenities, Request check-out

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 🔑 Convenient keyless entry
- 💡 Sharing keys with others
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Needs better instructions
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🤔 Doesn't work consistently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Fails to unlock doors sometimes
- Issues with updating and reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Improved error handling and troubleshooting


### Black Walnut Restaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-walnut-restaurant/id1220393275)

This application provides information about a New American restaurant with Vietnamese influences, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and environmentally conscious practices. It details dining options, private events, and its location within a hotel.

**Highlights:** Restaurant information, Focus on local ingredients, New American with Vietnamese influences, Private dining and event spaces, Breakfast and dinner service, Room service options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenKey free?

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

### Is Black Walnut Restaurant free?

Black Walnut Restaurant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenKey or Black Walnut Restaurant?

OpenKey is rated higher. OpenKey averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Black Walnut Restaurant averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do OpenKey or Black Walnut Restaurant have ads?

Neither OpenKey nor Black Walnut Restaurant shows ads.

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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.*