# Resy vs Lunch Locals

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Resy at 813K against Lunch Locals's 1. Resy also leads on chart position (#40 vs unranked). Lunch Locals's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 5.0 for Lunch Locals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resy has 813K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Resy ships an update every 2 weeks, Lunch Locals every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Resy | Lunch Locals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (813K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resy/id866163372/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunch-locals/id6504337558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **813K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Resy](https://appshunter.io/developer/866163375) | [Lunch Locals, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751741395) |

## What reviewers say

### Resy

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Easily book reservations at top restaurants worldwide. Discover sought-after tables in 80 cities and enjoy a seamless dining experience. Avoid the hassle of calling and secure your spot at the best culinary destinations.

**Highlights:** Book reservations at top restaurants, Discover tables in 80 cities, Location-based search, Notify feature for sought-after seats, Calendar integration

**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


### Lunch Locals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunch-locals/id6504337558)

Discover local, independently owned restaurants offering delicious, home-cooked meals. Find exclusive lunch deals, get real-time updates on specials, and easily support small businesses in your community.

**Highlights:** Discover local eateries, Exclusive lunch deals, Real-time updates, User-friendly interface, Support small businesses, Advertise your business

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Resy free?

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

### Is Lunch Locals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Resy or Lunch Locals?

Lunch Locals is rated higher. Resy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 813K ratings, while Lunch Locals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Resy or Lunch Locals have ads?

Neither Resy nor Lunch Locals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Resy or Lunch Locals?

Resy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lunch Locals every 3 weeks. Most recently, Resy was updated on November 10, 2026 and Lunch Locals on November 4, 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.*