Comparison

ResX vs Ambient Social

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Claim last-minute reservations
  • Share unwanted reservations
  • Earn tokens for bookings
  • Redeem tokens for rewards
  • Access in-demand restaurants
  • Peer-to-peer reservation exchange
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

Ambient Social

Discover local restaurants based on your location and preferences. Find trending spots, new openings, and search by atmosphere. Track your dining history and earn achievements.

Highlights
  • Personalized restaurant feed
  • Trending and new openings
  • AI-powered vibe search
  • Interactive map browsing
  • Track dining history
  • Earn achievements
Features
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Ambient is your personal city dining guide. Discover places worth trying, get inspired by a feed of restaurants around you, and turn every night out into something special. DISCOVER THE BEST NEARBY Ambient surfaces restaurants near you based on your location and taste. Your personalized feed adapts to what you love — from cozy coffee shops to rooftop cocktail bars. TRENDING & NEW OPENINGS Be the first to know about the hottest new spots and best new openings. See what's recommended and talked about — from the best brunch in SoHo to the newest ramen in the East Village. SEARCH BY VIBE Smart AI search understands what you're in the mood for: "romantic dinner for two," "rooftop with sunset views," or "cozy brunch spot." Filter by cuisine, location, and atmosphere — Cozy, Romantic, Rooftop, Date Night, and more. MAP AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Browse restaurants on an interactive map, get directions in one tap, and find your way around the neighborhood with ease. KEEP TRACK OF WHAT YOU'VE TRIED Build your own list of places you've been. Return to your favorites and watch your dining history grow. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock badges and statuses — from First Bite to NYC Insider and Ambient Legend. The more you explore, the higher your level as a city taster. CREATE YOUR PROFILE Add a photo, mark your favorite spot, and get recommendations made just for you. Download Ambient and discover the city one bite at a time.

Screenshots

ResX4 screens
Ambient Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ambient Social at none against ResX's 8. Ambient Social also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 74%). ResX's advantage is ratings volume (815 vs 19) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ResX against 4.8 for Ambient Social. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResX has 815 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ResX's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ambient Social's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ResX ships an update every 9 days, Ambient Social weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ResX versus Ambient Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResXAmbient Social
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (815 ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings815 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResXAmbient Social LLC

Customer experience

ResX

All ratings797 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative16.9%

Ambient Social

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Ambient Social

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

Ambient Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ResX free?
ResX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ambient Social free?
Ambient Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ResX or Ambient Social?
Ambient Social is rated higher. ResX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 815 ratings, while Ambient Social averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do ResX or Ambient Social have ads?
ResX shows ads; Ambient Social does not.
Which is updated more often, ResX or Ambient Social?
ResX ships an update every 9 days, and Ambient Social weekly. Most recently, ResX was updated on November 12, 2026 and Ambient Social on November 5, 2026.

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