Comparison

Waitlist.Me vs NXR Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Waitlist.Me

This app streamlines customer waitlists and reservations for businesses. It replaces manual systems with digital notifications via text and phone calls, improving customer service and operational efficiency. Features include self check-in, customizable alerts, and detailed reporting.

Highlights
  • Digital waitlist management
  • SMS and phone call notifications
  • Customer self check-in
  • Customizable public waitlist page
  • Reservation and appointment scheduling
  • Analytics and reports
  • Multi-device syncing
Features
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Waitlist Me is a waitlist management application for restaurants and other businesses that uses text and phone call notifications to alert customers when it is their turn. Say good bye to paper waitlists and clunky buzzer systems. Waitlist Me is the easiest and most effective way to manage a waitlist and reservations. Raise your level of customer service, make customers happier, and improve your business results. Features: - Add, manage, and serve waiting customers quickly and easily - Simple display of each party's information and status on the waitlist - Send SMS and phone call notifications with the push of a button - Self check-in features for customers via web widget and kiosk mode - Customizable notifications and public waitlist page - Table, section, and floorplan management for restaurants - Assign customers or patients to staff, rooms, or other resources for other businesses - Intuitive reservation and appointment scheduling and calendar - Analytics and downloadable reports - Multi-device syncing - Effective queue management - Multi-place and multi-user management Previously NoshList, the popular restaurant waitlist application, Waitlist Me is customizable to work across all businesses looking for a better way to manage their wait list, reservations, and appointments.

About

NXR Mobile

Manage your restaurant operations remotely with AI-powered insights and real-time data. Track sales, monitor staff, and gain insights into daily operations to make informed decisions from anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI-powered insights
  • Real-time sales data
  • Labor management
  • Operational metrics
  • User-friendly interface
  • Cloud-based sync
  • Push notifications
Features
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Key Features: • AI insights powered by Nexy: Chat with your restaurant's AI assistant on-the-go. • Real-Time Sales Data: Keep track of your restaurant’s performance with up-to-the-minute sales reports. • Labor Management: Monitor staff schedules, clock-ins, and labor costs effortlessly. • Operational Metrics: Gain insights into daily operations to make informed decisions on the go. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through data with ease using our intuitive and sleek design. • Cloud-Based Sync: Ensure your data is always up-to-date, no matter where you are. • On-the-Fly Push Notifications: Get instant push notifications of critical events going on in your restaurants. Whether you manage a cozy cafe or a bustling bistro, NX Restaurant Companion empowers you to stay on top of your business anytime, anywhere. Maximize efficiency, boost productivity, and elevate your restaurant’s success with our comprehensive management tool. Download NX Restaurant Companion today and revolutionize the way you manage your restaurant!

Screenshots

Waitlist.Me4 screens
NXR Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Waitlist.Me at 3.8 against NXR Mobile's 3.0. Waitlist.Me also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). NXR Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Waitlist.Me holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waitlist.Me has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waitlist.Me ships an update every 2 months, NXR Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Waitlist.Me versus NXR Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaitlist.MeNXR Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (52 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaitlist Me, Inc.NX Restaurant, Inc

Customer experience

Waitlist.Me

All ratings52 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative20.8%

NXR Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Waitlist.Me

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Colors of status cannot be updated on iPad
  • Status colors revert after refresh
  • Slow loading for iPhone users
  • App does not update fast enough / sync issues
  • Does not stay updated on multiple devices
Show 8 more
  • Cannot retrieve username and password
  • App keeps saying 'please wait' and never loads
  • App crashes randomly, especially when busy
  • Names disappear from waiting list after input
  • Does not take guests off the waitlist once seated/removed
  • Crashes on iPhone 6s
  • New update bugs: people not being notified
  • Unlimited messaging does not work

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option for additional messages (more than three)
  • Feature to add an additional waiting list on the same account
  • Export option for names and phone numbers
  • Bigger 'add button'
  • Ability to turn off wait time estimates completely
Show 2 more
  • Wait time quotes in 'off' position should not show estimated wait time of 0
  • Add reservation capability

NXR Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Waitlist.Me

No in-app purchases

None

NXR Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waitlist.Me free?
Waitlist.Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NXR Mobile free?
NXR Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Waitlist.Me or NXR Mobile?
Waitlist.Me is rated higher. Waitlist.Me averages 3.8 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while NXR Mobile averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Waitlist.Me or NXR Mobile have ads?
Neither Waitlist.Me nor NXR Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Waitlist.Me or NXR Mobile?
Waitlist.Me ships an update every 2 months, and NXR Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Waitlist.Me was updated on November 1, 2026 and NXR Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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