Wilno vs The Reserv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wilno
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Most apps make you plan to connect. Wilno makes it happen. Launch a signal. Let your friends know you're around. When someone's free, they join — and you're on a call, just like that. No scheduling. No awkward "we should catch up soon." Just real time with people you actually want to talk to. HOW IT WORKS — Launch a signal when you're free — Friends see it and can jump in — Talk face-to-face or voice-only, instantly — Set your weekly availability and Wilno signals for you automatically — Build streaks by catching up consistently FEATURES — Live video and audio calls — Signal broadcasting with autopilot scheduling — Set your free time by day and hour — Wilno handles the rest — Catch-up streaks to stay consistent with the people that matter — Works on WiFi and 5G Real connection is spontaneous. Wilno is built for that.
The Reserv
This dating app prioritizes real-world meetups over endless chatting. Users select a restaurant and time, then match with others who are also committed to showing up for a dinner date. The reservation itself serves as the initial interaction.
- Reservation-based dating
- Restaurant selection
- Match on plans
- Direct meetups
- Safety features
- Austin-focused launch
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Skip the talking phase. Go straight to a real date. The Reserv is dating built around the table — not the chat thread. Pick a restaurant, pick a night, and match with someone who's actually showing up. The reservation is the plan. The dinner is the first message. How it works: 1. Pick a restaurant. Browse real Austin spots. Set the time, set the table. 2. Match on the plan. See who else is showing up tonight. No small talk, no "hey" loops. 3. Show up. You meet at the table. The date is the first message. Why The Reserv Most dating apps are designed to keep you swiping. The Reserv is designed to get you to dinner. Once a host accepts your request, chat opens — but only to coordinate the night. The match itself is the plan. If the night goes well, that's the date. Built for Austin first We're starting in Austin with a curated set of restaurants. Other cities will follow. Safety and respect You can block or report anyone from their profile in two taps. We review every report, and blocks take effect immediately. You must be 18 or older to use The Reserv. By creating an account you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at thereserv.io.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Wilno at none against The Reserv's shown. The Reserv's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wilno ships an update every 3 weeks, The Reserv every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wilno | The Reserv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Juan Carlos Borges | Marc Smith |
In-app purchases
Wilno
No in-app purchases
The Reserv
No in-app purchases









