Comparison

The Pass vs First Table

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

Head to head
About

The Pass

Discover and earn rewards at over 200 Australian pubs and bars. Order and pay directly from your phone, climb loyalty tiers for exclusive perks, and access weekly specials and events. Enjoy a rewarding culinary adventure with instant welcome credit.

Highlights
  • Earn points on every purchase
  • Order and pay via mobile
  • Exclusive rewards and perks
  • Loyalty level progression
  • Discover specials and events
  • Welcome credit upon joining
Features
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Fuelling food and drinks adventures in 200+ of Australia's best pubs and bars! Earn and access exclusive perks and rewards with The Pass app and loyalty. • Download and join today for $10 free welcome credit instantly. • Earn 10 points for every $1 spent • Order and pay direct from your phone at the bar or your table • Climb loyalty levels to access richer rewards and better value • Discover new weekly specials, epic events and so much more With The Pass, it's good times and great perks year-round. Convert your banked points for credit to use on future orders, enjoy a gift for your birthday, skip the queues by ordering from your phone, gain exclusive access to unique offers and discover a world that is deliciously rewarding!

About

First Table

Discover and book the first table of the night at top restaurants to receive 50% off your food bill. Explore new dining venues and save money on meals across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Highlights
  • 50% off food bill
  • Book first table of the night
  • Discover new restaurants
  • Save money on dining
  • Browse 3,000+ restaurants
  • Support local venues
Features
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Enjoy exceptional dining with 50% off food. First Table rewards you for booking the first table of the night at incredible restaurants near you. Discover new favourites and save every time you dine. With First Table, food lovers get 50% off their food bill when they book the first table of the evening, the perfect way to explore new restaurants and enjoy your favourites, all at a fraction of the price. Discover over 4,500 incredible restaurants across the UK, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. Whether you're after a midweek meal or a memorable night out, First Table helps you dine smarter. How it works: • Browse top-rated restaurants in your area • Book the first table of the night, lock in with a booking fee • Enjoy 50% off the food bill for up to 6 diners Why diners love First Table: • Save money while eating out more • Explore new cuisines and venues • Support local restaurants • Easy, seamless booking experience Discover new restaurants in your own backyard, and get an extra perk for dining off-peak. How does First Table work? Participating restaurants list their first tables for breakfast, lunch or dinner on First Table, showing up to fourteen days of availability on our platform. Diners are then rewarded with 50% off the food bill for dining at an off-peak time. To secure 50% off the food bill, select your city and search through the available restaurants near you. Then select your date and time and lock in your First Table for a booking fee. What’s in it for the restaurant? Restaurants choose to join at their own discretion, to help fill empty tables and to create a buzz early into their service. That means what while you’re tucking into a sunny brunch or an elevated dinner for half the price, you're also helping restaurants start service strong. Discover new restaurants! Browse nearby restaurants to discover a hidden gem in your own backyard or lock in top-rated restaurants you’ve always wanted to try. Craving a particular meal? Restaurants are also searchable by restaurant name or cuisine. What’s the catch? There isn’t one - that’s the best part! First Table is a win-win for restaurants and diners alike. Restaurants get early customers through the door and diners get rewarded for dining at times that restaurants need them most. By dining on First Table, you'll not only have a great excuse to connect with mates, dates and fellow foodies, but you'll also be supporting hospitality venues by dining at the times that they need you the most. Have friends you’d love to dine with? You can even earn credit by sharing First Table with other foodies! Just grab your promo code from your profile, and you’ll both get your next restaurant booking fee half price.

Screenshots

The Pass4 screens
First Table4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Table at 92% against The Pass's 25%. First Table also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (99 vs 5). The Pass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

First Table holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Table has 99 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of The Pass's written reviews are positive against 92% of First Table's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pass ships an update every 3 weeks, First Table fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Pass versus First Table: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe PassFirst Table
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.9 (99 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews91.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings599 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB134 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAUSTRALIAN VENUE CO LIMITEDfirsttable

Customer experience

The Pass

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative72.1%

First Table

All ratings99 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews785 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

The Pass

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Generous rewards and credits
  • ✨ Easy to use rewards
  • 📍 Helpful venue finder
  • 💸 Good value for money
  • 🎁 Free credit/beer offers

Room to improve

  • 💳 Mandatory credit card on signup
  • ❌ Difficult or impossible login/signup
  • ❓ Confusing promotion activation
  • 🚫 No Apple Pay/PayPal support
  • 🔒 Security concerns with card storage

First Table

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Efficient booking process
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 🍽️ Variety of restaurants to choose from
  • 🔍 Helpful search and filtering options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🕰️ Limited time slots and early dining requirements
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency in deal conditions
  • 💳 Booking fees can be high
  • 🔍 Limited restaurant options in some areas

Bugs and requests

The Pass

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Unable to login
  • Login with Apple not working
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Phone number registered to multiple accounts
  • App crashes or freezes
Show 15 more
  • Cannot remove added card
  • Promotions not activating correctly
  • Drink menu not showing up after update
  • Birthday input errors
  • Credit not applied to orders
  • App redirects to incorrect screens
  • Login required too frequently
  • Social signups auto-logout
  • Payment methods not changeable
  • Links go to blank pages
  • Website pushing app that doesn't work
  • Promo codes not accepted
  • App not compatible with prepaid cards
  • Signup process glitched, buttons not working
  • App not working after venue co app change

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add Apple Pay integration
  • Add PayPal integration
  • Implement a 'forgot email' option
  • Improve password reset process
  • Add dark mode
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  • Allow users to see app/venues before adding payment
  • Integrate with Apple Pay for payment
  • Make credit application automatic
  • Provide clearer display of credit/discounts during checkout
  • Allow users to remove card details
  • Enable phone number as a login method
  • Improve menu display for drinks
  • Allow users to see app content before credit card entry
  • Offer cash payment option

First Table

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and booking issues
  • Crashes and freezes when navigating the app
  • Inconsistent application of discounts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Favorite/saved restaurants feature
  • More flexible dining time options
  • Improved app performance and stability
  • Expanded restaurant selection
  • Clearer display of deal conditions

In-app purchases

None

The Pass

No in-app purchases

None

First Table

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Pass free?
The Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Table free?
First Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Pass or First Table?
First Table is rated higher. The Pass averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while First Table averages 4.9 from 99 ratings.
Do The Pass or First Table have ads?
First Table shows ads; The Pass does not.
Which is updated more often, The Pass or First Table?
The Pass ships an update every 3 weeks, and First Table fortnightly. Most recently, The Pass was updated on September 26, 2026 and First Table on September 26, 2026.

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