# Spot vs Sunmax NYC

The clearest difference is rating: Sunmax NYC at 5.0 against Spot's 4.1. Sunmax NYC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Spot's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Sunmax NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sunmax NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Spot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sunmax NYC's.

Spot ships an update every 6 days, Sunmax NYC daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot | Sunmax NYC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-get-the-table/id6753764883/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunmax-nyc/id6759878589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 104 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Actually Useful Intelligence](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790521890) | [Riverside Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812674395) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-get-the-table/id6753764883)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Secure reservations at top New York City restaurants without the wait. Choose your desired time and location, and let the app handle the booking. Become a regular at your favorite dining spots with a required membership.

**Highlights:** Restaurant reservations, NYC's best restaurants, Choose reservation time, Choose reservation location, Membership required, Become a regular

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Membership | $15.00 | per month |
| Pro Membership | $50.00 | per month |


### Sunmax NYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunmax-nyc/id6759878589)

This app shows you the current location of sunshine across New York City. It helps you find sunny spots in the city at any given time.

**Highlights:** Real-time sunshine tracking, NYC location specific, Find sunny spots, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot free?

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

### Is Sunmax NYC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spot or Sunmax NYC?

Sunmax NYC is rated higher. Spot averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Sunmax NYC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spot or Sunmax NYC have ads?

Neither Spot nor Sunmax NYC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spot or Sunmax NYC?

Spot ships an update every 6 days, and Sunmax NYC daily. Most recently, Spot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sunmax NYC on October 31, 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.*