ResX vs The Black Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResX
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.
- Exchange last-minute reservations
- Give away unwanted reservations
- Grab spontaneous dining opportunities
- Access in-demand restaurants
- Simplify dining plans
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ResX is a free, peer-to-peer exchange to give and take last-minute restaurant reservations at the most in-demand restaurants in New York and London. No resale, no bots - just diners helping diners. How it works: • Claim - Get the best tables in town without the weeks of planning. • Share - Have a reservation you can't make? Post it on ResX for free and avoid any cancellation fee • Earn - Earn tokens with every booking. Redeem them for exclusive rewards. The city's best plans, without the planning. For terms of use and more details on ResX Premium, visit: https://bit.ly/ResX_TC
The Black Map
Discover and review pubs, focusing on finding the best Guinness. Share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings to help others find their perfect pint. Includes social features for a connected pub exploration experience.
- Rate and review pubs
- Explore recommended pubs
- Find the best Guinness
- Share detailed reviews and photos
- Social features
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Rate and review your favorite pints, explore recommended pubs, and find the best pint of Guinness near you. The Black Map allows you to share detailed reviews, photos, and ratings, ensuring every pour is just right. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or new to the stout scene, The Black Map is your ultimate companion for finding and enjoying the finest pints of Guinness. Now with social features! Terms & Conditions: https://www.theblackmap.co/tcs Privacy Policy: https://www.theblackmap.co/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ResX at 4.8 against The Black Map's 4.3. ResX also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 45%) and ratings volume (609 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ResX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and The Black Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ResX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResX has 609 ratings behind it against 18, 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 45% of The Black Map's.
ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, The Black Map fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | ResX | The Black Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (609 ratings) — better | 4.3 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better | 44.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 609 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #10 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ResX | The Black Map LTD |
Customer experience
ResX
The Black Map
Bugs and requests
ResX
Reported bugs
7 issues- 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
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- App crashes on iOS 17
- App crashes when offering a reservation
Requested features
8 requests- 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
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- Add a 'favorites' list for restaurants with notifications
- Set notifications for party size, time frame, specific restaurants/neighborhoods
- Ability to access menu and more photos from the app
The Black Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ResX
- ResX Premium$14.991 Month
- ResX Premium1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- ResX Premium6 Months trial$14.991 Month
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- ResX Premium3 Months trial$14.991 Month
- ResX Annual$119.991 Year
- 3-month subscription$37.99
- 6-month subscription$69.99
- 12-month subscription$119.99
The Black Map
- Deluxe7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Deluxe14 Days trial$14.991 Year
