Comparison

ResX vs Budget Map

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

Head to head
About

ResX

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
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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

Budget Map

Discover affordable dining options nearby with real prices displayed on a map. Get honest recommendations and community ratings to find great food that fits your budget, without guesswork or paid placements.

Highlights
  • Real prices on map
  • Community recommendations
  • Honest reviews and ratings
  • Budget-friendly dining
  • Deals and hidden gems
  • Save favorite spots
Features
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Eating out shouldn't mean overspending. Budget Map is a simpler way to find good food near you that fits your budget, with real prices shown right on the map, so you always know what you'll pay before you go. Instead of guessing whether a place is worth it, you can see what locals actually recommend. Every spot comes with honest prices, reviews, and ratings from a community of people who care about eating well for less. Browse the map to see affordable restaurants around you, each tagged with its real price. Tell us what you're craving and we'll point you toward options that hit the spot. And when you're not sure where to eat, swipe through nearby places one at a time and save the ones you want to come back to. Curious what's actually good? Check the community rankings to see which spots are rated the best value, with no ads and no paid placements, just real recommendations. Follow the feed for the latest deals, coupons, and hidden gems, and share your own finds to help others eat well on a budget. Whether you're a student watching every dollar, new to the neighborhood, or just tired of overpaying for lunch, Budget Map helps you find great food without the guesswork. Find budget eats near you.

Screenshots

ResX4 screens
Budget Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Budget Map at none against ResX's 8. Budget Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ResX's advantage is ratings volume (609 vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Budget Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Budget Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ResX has 609 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, Budget Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ResX versus Budget Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResXBudget Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (609 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings609 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResXHyung Min Kim

Customer experience

ResX

All ratings609 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative17.2%

Budget Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Budget Map

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

Budget Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ResX free?
ResX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budget Map free?
Budget Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ResX or Budget Map?
Budget Map is rated higher. ResX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 609 ratings, while Budget Map averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ResX or Budget Map have ads?
Both ResX and Budget Map show ads.
Which is updated more often, ResX or Budget Map?
ResX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Budget Map weekly. Most recently, ResX was updated on September 23, 2026 and Budget Map on September 9, 2026.

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