# ResX vs ChowChaser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChowChaser at none against ResX's 8. ChowChaser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). ResX's advantage is ratings volume (609 vs 2) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). On price 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. ChowChaser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChowChaser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResX has 609 ratings behind it against 2, 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 ChowChaser's.

ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, ChowChaser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ResX | ChowChaser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resx/id6444920738/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowchaser/id6753230989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **609** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ResX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657931286) | [Austin Reiter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843219885) |

## What reviewers say

### ResX

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

**Currently charting:** #10 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


### ChowChaser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chowchaser/id6753230989)

Discover the perfect restaurant worldwide with AI-powered search. Describe your ideal dining experience in plain English and get personalized recommendations, reservation links, and insider tips. Share discoveries with friends and save your favorites for effortless dining.

**Highlights:** AI-powered restaurant search, Personalized recommendations, Direct reservation links, Delivery service integration, Global restaurant coverage, Collaborative lists, Save favorite restaurants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ResX free?

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

### Is ChowChaser free?

ChowChaser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ResX or ChowChaser?

ChowChaser is rated higher. ResX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 609 ratings, while ChowChaser averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ResX or ChowChaser have ads?

ResX shows ads; ChowChaser does not.

### Which is updated more often, ResX or ChowChaser?

ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChowChaser every 5 days. Most recently, ResX was updated on September 23, 2026 and ChowChaser on June 5, 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.*