# Resy vs Forkast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Resy at none against Forkast's 2. Resy also leads on ratings volume (806K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Forkast's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forkast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Resy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Resy against 5.0 for Forkast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Resy has 806K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Resy ships an update every 2 weeks, Forkast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Resy | Forkast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (806K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resy/id866163372/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forkast-ai-recipe-generator/id6790681962/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **806K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 189 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Resy](https://appshunter.io/developer/866163375) | [Jacob Leyden](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790681964) |

## What reviewers say

### Resy

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

**Currently charting:** #45 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


### Forkast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forkast-ai-recipe-generator/id6790681962)

Effortlessly plan healthy family dinners using ingredients you already have. Snap a photo of your fridge or pantry, and get three tailored meal ideas. Save favorites and track what your family enjoys for future meal planning.

**Highlights:** Photo-to-recipe generation, Three meal idea options, Family preference adaptation, Kid-friendly serving tips, Adult upgrade suggestions, Meal feedback tracking, Favorites and scan history

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forkast Pro Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Forkast Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Resy free?

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

### Is Forkast free?

Forkast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Resy or Forkast?

Forkast is rated higher. Resy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 806K ratings, while Forkast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Resy or Forkast have ads?

Neither Resy nor Forkast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Resy or Forkast?

Resy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Forkast every 2 months. Most recently, Resy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Forkast on October 28, 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.*