Appointment Trader vs Crib NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Appointment Trader
This app allows users to buy and sell reservations for various services, including restaurants, spas, and salons. It helps monetize cancelled plans and find availability in overbooked establishments.
- Buy and sell reservations
- Monetize cancelled plans
- Find overbooked service availability
- Marketplace for restaurants, spas, salons, and more
- Discover new service providers
Read full descriptionHide full description
AppointmentTrader turns your cancelled plans into cash and makes overbooked Restaurants, DMV's, SPA's, Hair-Dressers, Golf Clubs and an ever growing list of categories a thing of the past.
Crib NYC
This platform connects renters with trusted individuals who can visit apartments on their behalf. Save time by receiving detailed video tours and reports without physically visiting properties. Ideal for those relocating, with busy schedules, or seeking to optimize their apartment search.
- Connect renters with viewers
- Remote apartment viewings
- Video tours and reports
- Renters post requirements
- Viewers set own rates
- Build viewer reputation
Read full descriptionHide full description
Crib is a revolutionary apartment hunting platform that connects Renters with trusted Viewers who visit apartments on their behalf. No more wasting time traveling to properties that don't meet your needs. Whether you're relocating to a new city, have a busy schedule, or just want to save time, Crib makes finding your perfect apartment easier than ever! For Renters Post your apartment requirements and budget. Browse Viewers in your area by their rates and reviews. Get detailed video tours and reports without leaving your home. For Viewers Set your own rates and work on your schedule. Help Renters find their perfect home while earning money. Build your reputation through reviews and grow your business.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Crib NYC at 5.0 against Appointment Trader's 4.3. Crib NYC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 30 months). Appointment Trader's advantage is ratings volume (755 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Crib NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Appointment Trader has 755 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Appointment Trader ships an update every 30 months, Crib NYC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Appointment Trader | Crib NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (755 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 755 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phoenix Labs, LLC | Hemanth Jayaraman |
Customer experience
Appointment Trader
Crib NYC
Bugs and requests
Appointment Trader
Reported bugs
4 issues- Reservations get cancelled without explanation
- Refunds and payouts are delayed or denied
- Inability to change reservation details
- Technical issues with the app and website
Requested features
5 requests- Improve user interface and navigation
- Enhance customer support and communication
- Implement better fraud/scam prevention measures
- Allow reservation deposits to be used towards bill
- Provide more transparency on reservation availability and status
Crib NYC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Appointment Trader
No in-app purchases
Crib NYC
No in-app purchases
