# ResX vs Ambient Social

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 (#9 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ResX | Ambient Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resx/id6444920738/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-social/id6778874069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **815** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ResX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657931286) | [Ambient Social LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778874071) |

## What reviewers say

### ResX

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Ambient Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient-social/id6778874069)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*