ResX vs OpenTab Pay
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
OpenTab Pay
Streamline your bar and restaurant experience by opening and closing tabs directly from your phone. Avoid waiting for servers or checks, allowing you to enjoy your night without delays. Securely pay and leave at your convenience.
- Open and close bar/restaurant tabs
- Pay securely from your phone
- Find participating venues
- Save time on visits
- Keep card secure
- Leave without delays
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Skip the wait and keep your night moving. With OpenTab, you can start and close your bar or restaurant tab right from your phone. No waving down servers. No waiting for the check. HOW IT WORKS 1. Find Your Spot – Browse the list of participating bars and restaurants in the app. 2. Start Your Tab – Open a tab in seconds before you even order. 3. Close Out Anytime – Pay securely from your phone whenever you are ready. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT -Save time on every visit -Keep your card secure and in your pocket -Leave when you want without delays -Perfect for busy nights, big groups, or quick stops Download OpenTab and make paying as easy as ordering another round.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ResX at 4.8 against OpenTab Pay's 4.2. ResX also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (745 vs 5). OpenTab Pay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. ResX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. OpenTab Pay asks for nothing beyond the download.
ResX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResX has 745 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenTab Pay every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ResX | OpenTab Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (745 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 745 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ResX | OpenTab Solutions Inc |
Customer experience
ResX
OpenTab Pay
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
OpenTab Pay
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
OpenTab Pay
No in-app purchases
