# The Pass vs First Table

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pass | First Table |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pass-200-plus-pubs-and-bars/id1083264894/reviews) | **[4.9 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-table/id1599994101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | **91.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486520735) | [firsttable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506852281) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pass-200-plus-pubs-and-bars/id1083264894)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login
- Login with Apple not working
- Password reset emails not received
- Phone number registered to multiple accounts
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay integration
- Add PayPal integration
- Implement a 'forgot email' option
- Improve password reset process
- Add dark mode


### First Table

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-table/id1599994101)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*