Comparison

ResX vs Buzzed Nightlife

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Exchange last-minute reservations
  • Give away unwanted reservations
  • Grab spontaneous dining opportunities
  • Access in-demand restaurants
  • Simplify dining plans
Features
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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

About

Buzzed Nightlife

Discover New York City's nightlife with this guide to bars and clubs. Get personalized recommendations, read real user reviews, and find trending venues instantly. Explore speakeasies, dive bars, and rooftop lounges across all boroughs.

Highlights
  • Real user reviews
  • Personalized bar recommendations
  • Instant search by vibe or location
  • Trending and popular venues
  • Coverage of all NYC boroughs
Features
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Looking for the ultimate night out in New York City? Buzzed is your go-to guide for exploring the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. Whether you want a laid-back speakeasy, a rowdy dive, or an upscale rooftop, Buzzed makes bar-hopping stress-free and fun. Why You’ll Love Buzzed: Real Reviews: Get the lowdown from real users on everything from drink quality and crowd vibe to music and service. See what other NYC bar-hoppers are saying before you step inside. Personalized Picks: Not sure where to go? Buzzed offers personalized bar recommendations based on your preferences—just tell us your vibe, and we’ll do the rest. Instant Search Results: Find bars fast with Buzzed’s quick search. Search by name, vibe, location, or even specific music genres to match your mood. Trending Now: Want to know what’s buzzing right now? Check out real-time popular spots and hot venues so you can always be where the action is. All of NYC Covered: Whether you’re in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or beyond, Buzzed has you covered with the most up-to-date bar info in the city. Ready to make your next night out unforgettable? Download Buzzed now and get the insider’s guide to NYC’s best bars and clubs—all at your fingertips!

Screenshots

ResX4 screens
Buzzed Nightlife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buzzed Nightlife at none against ResX's 8. Buzzed Nightlife also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). ResX's advantage is ratings volume (764 vs 8) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buzzed Nightlife 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 8, 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 Buzzed Nightlife's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, Buzzed Nightlife every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ResX versus Buzzed Nightlife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResXBuzzed Nightlife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (764 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings764 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperResXBuzzed Technologies LLC

Customer experience

ResX

All ratings754 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative17.2%

Buzzed Nightlife

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Buzzed Nightlife

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ResX

Subscriptions5
  • 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
One-time3
  • 3-month subscription$37.99
  • 6-month subscription$69.99
  • 12-month subscription$119.99
None

Buzzed Nightlife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ResX free?
ResX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzzed Nightlife free?
Buzzed Nightlife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ResX or Buzzed Nightlife?
Buzzed Nightlife is rated higher. ResX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 764 ratings, while Buzzed Nightlife averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do ResX or Buzzed Nightlife have ads?
ResX shows ads; Buzzed Nightlife does not.
Which is updated more often, ResX or Buzzed Nightlife?
ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Buzzed Nightlife every 2 days. Most recently, ResX was updated on October 30, 2026 and Buzzed Nightlife on October 15, 2026.

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