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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Real plans. Real people. See where it goes. The Reserv starts with a plan, not a profile. A host books the table, picks the night and opens seats. You request one. The host says yes. You show up. Some plans are social: new friends, people in your field, a group table at a bar you've been meaning to try. Some are dates. Every plan says which, so nobody's guessing. How it works 1. Find a plan. Browse real Austin plans: dinners at restaurants that are actually booked, group tables at bars and clubs, and seats at concerts, games and shows. 2. Request a seat. See who's hosting and who's going, then ask to join. Chat opens once the host accepts, to sort out the night, not to replace it. 3. Show up. Meet at the table. Or host your own. A dinner plan starts with a real reservation that's verified before the plan goes live, so every table on The Reserv exists. Dating, if you want it Dating is opt-in. Turn on "Open to dates" to see date plans from hosts who match what you're looking for, and mark your own plan "Make it a date". Leave it off and The Reserv is all social. Built for Austin first We're starting in Austin. 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. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
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 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and November 5, 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 | Fortnightly — 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









