# ResX vs Smackerel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smackerel at none against ResX's 8. Smackerel also leads on ads (none vs shown). ResX's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Smackerel asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ResX | Smackerel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (749 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resx/id6444920738/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **749** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ResX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657931286) | [Nikhil Hasija](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779098889) |

## What reviewers say

### ResX

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

**Currently charting:** #14 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


### Smackerel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smackerel/id6782213393)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ResX free?

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

### Is Smackerel free?

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

### Do ResX or Smackerel have ads?

ResX shows ads; Smackerel does not.

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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.*