# Earthbar vs ResX

Earthbar and ResX both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of ResX's written reviews are positive against 15% of Earthbar's. ResX also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). Earthbar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ResX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Earthbar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Earthbar against 4.8 for ResX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 754 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of Earthbar's written reviews are positive against 73% of ResX's.

Earthbar ships an update monthly, ResX every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Earthbar | ResX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthbar/id1521431278/reviews) | **[4.8 (754 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resx/id6444920738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 754 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 53 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Earthbar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614535062) | [ResX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657931286) |

## What reviewers say

### Earthbar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earthbar/id1521431278)

Order superfood smoothies and nutrition-packed bowls for pickup. Join an exclusive community for member perks and loyalty rewards with every purchase. Find your nearest location and save time with mobile ordering.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Loyalty rewards, Exclusive community, Store locator, Superfood smoothies, Nutrition bowls

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Loyalty program
- 🚀 Quick ordering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 👎 Clunky interface
- 🔒 Security issues
- ⏱️ Slow service
- 🚫 No Apple Pay

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to verify payment cards
- Orders placed even when location is closed
- Inconsistent location detection

**Requested features**

- Add calorie/nutrition information
- Improve account management
- Integrate with Apple Wallet
- Allow reordering of past orders with fewer clicks


### ResX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resx/id6444920738)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily exchange last-minute restaurant reservations. Give away reservations you can't make or grab spontaneous dining opportunities at popular spots. Enjoy the city's best dining experiences without the hassle of advance planning.

**Highlights:** Exchange last-minute reservations, Give away unwanted reservations, Grab spontaneous dining opportunities, Access in-demand restaurants, Simplify dining plans

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ResX Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| ResX Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| ResX Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| ResX Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| ResX Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| 3-month subscription | $37.99 | one-time |
| 6-month subscription | $69.99 | one-time |
| 12-month subscription | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Game changer for reservations
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Great concept for spontaneity
- 🚀 Access to sought-after tables
- 💯 Helpful for last-minute plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Limited reservation options
- ⚠️ Fake or misleading reservations
- ❌ App crashes frequently
- 🚫 Verification texts not arriving
- 🤔 Functionality missing for booking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to grab reservations
- Reservation alerts open to the wrong page
- Cannot click button to see available reservations
- Verification texts never arrive
- App crashes when trying to submit a reservation

**Requested features**

- More reservation options in NYC
- Clearer policy on cancellation fees
- Notification for reservation pickups after 5 minutes
- Ability to filter alerts by time, day, and party size
- Direct link to reservation screen from notification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Earthbar free?

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

### Is ResX free?

ResX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Earthbar or ResX?

ResX is rated higher. Earthbar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while ResX averages 4.8 from 754 ratings.

### Do Earthbar or ResX have ads?

ResX shows ads; Earthbar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Earthbar or ResX?

Earthbar ships an update monthly, and ResX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Earthbar was updated on October 27, 2026 and ResX on October 27, 2026.

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