Comparison

Resy vs ResX

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

Head to head
About

Resy

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
Currently charting
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Resy powers the world’s best restaurants, using technology to imagine the future of hospitality. If you’re a person who loves dining out but hates hassling for reservations, download Resy now! Book sought-after seats at the best restaurants in 80 cities worldwide.

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

Screenshots

Resy4 screens
ResX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resy at none against ResX's 8. Resy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (768K vs 609). ResX's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and chart position (#11 vs #42). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Resy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Resy against 4.8 for ResX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resy has 768K ratings behind it against 609, 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 73% of ResX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Resy versus ResX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResyResX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (768K ratings) — better4.8 (609 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews73.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings768K — better609
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#42#11 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResyResX

Customer experience

Resy

All ratings768,360 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews971 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral8.3%
Negative49.1%

ResX

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

User reviews

Resy

From 768K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ResX

From 609 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Game changer for reservations
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Great concept for spontaneity
  • 🚀 Access to sought-after tables
  • 💯 Helpful for last-minute plans

Room to improve

  • 📉 Limited reservation options
  • ⚠️ Fake or misleading reservations
  • ❌ App crashes frequently
  • 🚫 Verification texts not arriving
  • 🤔 Functionality missing for booking

Bugs and requests

Resy

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

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
Show 3 more
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Resy

No 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

Questions

Is Resy free?
Resy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ResX free?
ResX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Resy or ResX?
Resy is rated higher. Resy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 768K ratings, while ResX averages 4.8 from 609 ratings.
Do Resy or ResX have ads?
ResX shows ads; Resy does not.
Which is updated more often, Resy or ResX?
Resy ships an update every 2 weeks, and ResX every 2 weeks. Most recently, Resy was updated on September 25, 2026 and ResX on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Resy or ResX?
Resy currently peaks at #42 in the App Store charts, and ResX at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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