ResX vs Ambient Social
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
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.
- Personalized restaurant feed
- Trending and new openings
- AI-powered vibe search
- Interactive map browsing
- Track dining history
- Earn achievements
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
ResX ships an update every 9 days, Ambient Social weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ResX | Ambient Social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (815 ratings) | 4.8 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 815 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #8 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ResX | Ambient Social LLC |
Customer experience
ResX
Ambient Social
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
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
Ambient Social
No in-app purchases









