# Resy vs The MICHELIN Guide

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Resy at 768K against The MICHELIN Guide's 7.5K. Resy also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#42 vs #154). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Resy against 4.9 for The MICHELIN Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resy has 768K ratings behind it against 7.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Resy's written reviews are positive against 41% of The MICHELIN Guide's.

Resy ships an update every 2 weeks, The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Resy | The MICHELIN Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (768K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resy/id866163372/reviews) | [4.9 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **768K** | 7.5K |
| Positive reviews | **42.5% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | #154 |
| Size | 166 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Resy](https://appshunter.io/developer/866163375) | [Tablet Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105936327) |

## What reviewers say

### Resy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resy/id866163372)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and book tables at top restaurants globally. This app simplifies finding and securing reservations at sought-after dining establishments in over 80 cities, making it easier to enjoy dining out.

**Highlights:** Book restaurant reservations, Discover top restaurants, Find sought-after seats, Reservations in 80+ cities, Future of hospitality tech

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great location-based search
- 🔔 Useful notify feature
- 📅 Convenient calendar integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🔍 Frustrating search and navigation
- 🕰️ Unreliable reservation system
- 💳 Billing and payment issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Location detection issues
- Reservation cancellation problems
- Unreliable notification system
- Inability to update user profile

**Requested features**

- Add restaurant menus and pricing
- Improve search filters and sorting
- Allow multi-reservation booking
- Provide better reservation management tools
- Enhance user reviews and ratings system


### The MICHELIN Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-michelin-guide/id1541129177)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and book top-rated restaurants and hotels worldwide. Plan your next trip with curated selections, create personalized lists, and access exclusive perks. Expert travel assistance is also available.

**Highlights:** Global restaurant and hotel listings, Instant booking for hotels, Create and share favorite place lists, Exclusive hotel upgrades and amenities (Plus membership), Expert travel specialist assistance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Curated and reliable restaurant recommendations
- 🌍 Comprehensive global coverage
- 🔍 Useful for discovering new dining experiences
- 🌟 Michelin brand reputation and credibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🗺️ Inconsistent map functionality
- 🔒 Forced registration to access content
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📱 Suboptimal user experience on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Location services not working as expected
- Search functionality not returning relevant results
- Inability to save or access user-created lists

**Requested features**

- Ability to search by cuisine, price range, and other filters
- Map view with location-based recommendations
- User-generated reviews and photos
- Offline mode for accessing content without internet
- Landscape mode support for tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Resy free?

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

### Is The MICHELIN Guide free?

The MICHELIN Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Resy or The MICHELIN Guide?

Resy and The MICHELIN Guide are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 768K and 7.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Resy or The MICHELIN Guide have ads?

Neither Resy nor The MICHELIN Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Resy or The MICHELIN Guide?

Resy ships an update every 2 weeks, and The MICHELIN Guide every 9 days. Most recently, Resy was updated on September 24, 2026 and The MICHELIN Guide on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Resy or The MICHELIN Guide?

Resy currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and The MICHELIN Guide at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*