# ResX vs The Scene NYC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Scene NYC at none against ResX's 8. The Scene NYC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ResX's advantage is ratings volume (764 vs 3) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. The Scene NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Scene NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResX has 764 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of ResX's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Scene NYC's.

ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, The Scene NYC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ResX | The Scene NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (764 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resx/id6444920738/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scene-nyc/id6479357875/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **764** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ResX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657931286) | [The Scene Nyc Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735698082) |

## What reviewers say

### ResX

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

**Currently charting:** #16 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


### The Scene NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scene-nyc/id6479357875)

Discover curated bars and brunch spots based on your desired "vibes." This AI-powered concierge offers personalized recommendations for any outing, making social planning effortless.

**Highlights:** Vibe-based curation, Personalized recommendations, AI-powered planning, Instant, on-demand service, Social outing suggestions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ResX free?

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

### Is The Scene NYC free?

The Scene NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ResX or The Scene NYC?

The Scene NYC is rated higher. ResX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 764 ratings, while The Scene NYC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ResX or The Scene NYC have ads?

Both ResX and The Scene NYC show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ResX or The Scene NYC?

ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Scene NYC fortnightly. Most recently, ResX was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Scene NYC on October 24, 2026.

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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.*