# The Kitchen Co. vs ResX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Kitchen Co. at none against ResX's 8. The Kitchen Co. also leads on ads (none vs shown). ResX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 49 months) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

The Kitchen Co. ships an update every 49 months, ResX every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Kitchen Co. | ResX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resx/id6444920738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **764** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 53 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Kitchen Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644104008) | [ResX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657931286) |

## What reviewers say

### The Kitchen Co.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-kitchen-co/id1644104006)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ResX

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

**Currently charting:** #14 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 The Kitchen Co. free?

The Kitchen Co. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ResX free?

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

### Do The Kitchen Co. or ResX have ads?

ResX shows ads; The Kitchen Co. does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Kitchen Co. or ResX?

The Kitchen Co. ships an update every 49 months, and ResX every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Kitchen Co. was updated on October 30, 2026 and ResX on October 30, 2026.

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