ResX vs Nectar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ResX
This app facilitates a peer-to-peer exchange for last-minute restaurant reservations in New York and London. Users can claim sought-after tables without extensive planning or share reservations they cannot make. Earn tokens with bookings to redeem for exclusive rewards.
- Claim last-minute reservations
- Share unwanted reservations
- Earn tokens for bookings
- Redeem tokens for rewards
- Access in-demand restaurants
- Peer-to-peer reservation exchange
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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
Nectar
Discover curated lists of NYC's top cafés, restaurants, and bars, filtering out chains and tourist traps. An algorithm analyzes venues for atmosphere, uniqueness, and quality to provide a trustworthy map for locals and visitors alike.
- Curated NYC food and drink spots
- Filters out chains and tourist traps
- Algorithm-based venue analysis
- Adaptable map lenses for different needs
- Discover new openings quickly
- Save favorites and track visited places
- Explore by neighborhood or nearby
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Discover NYC's best cafés, restaurants, and bars - without the noise. Nectar filters 25,000 NYC food and drink spots down those worth visiting. No chains. No tourist traps. Just places worth your time. How it works: Our algorithm analyzes thousands of venues across atmosphere, uniqueness, quality, and context. The result: a curated map that shows you only places that matter. Find what you need, when you need it: Switch between lenses to match your moment. Looking for coffee? New openings? Date night spots? The map adapts instantly. Discover before the crowds: Our automated system finds new openings within days. See what's worth trying before the lines form. Built for exploration: Save your favorites. Track where you've been. Explore by neighborhood or let the map guide you to something unexpected nearby. Why nectar is different: Most discovery apps show you everything. We show you what's good. Every spot on nectar has been filtered for quality, character, and authenticity. The result is a map you can trust - whether you're a local looking for your next regular spot or a visitor who wants to skip the tourist traps. No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just a better way to find your spot in New York City.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nectar at none against ResX's 8. Nectar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). ResX's advantage is ratings volume (797 vs 3) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price and device support 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. Nectar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nectar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResX has 797 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 Nectar's.
ResX ships an update every 9 days, Nectar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResX | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (797 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 797 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ResX | Nectar - Find Your Spot |
Customer experience
ResX
Nectar
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
Nectar
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
Nectar
No in-app purchases
