# First Watch Mobile App vs MyDiningBuddy

First Watch Mobile App and MyDiningBuddy both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MyDiningBuddy's written reviews are positive against 53% of First Watch Mobile App's. MyDiningBuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). First Watch Mobile App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (20K vs 44). On price, rating and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyDiningBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. First Watch Mobile App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for First Watch Mobile App against 4.8 for MyDiningBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Watch Mobile App has 20K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of First Watch Mobile App's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyDiningBuddy's.

First Watch Mobile App ships an update every 3 weeks, MyDiningBuddy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Watch Mobile App | MyDiningBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-watch-mobile-app/id1206528977/reviews)** | [4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydiningbuddy/id1670758438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Watch Restaurants](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139856335) | [Developpement EG S.E.N.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670758440) |

## What reviewers say

### First Watch Mobile App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-watch-mobile-app/id1206528977)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Enhance your dining experience with a mobile app that lets you skip the wait, order ahead for pickup or delivery, and reorder favorites easily. Browse menus, check wait times, and enjoy app-exclusive perks for a faster and more convenient meal.

**Highlights:** Get in line, Order to-go and delivery, Browse menu, Easy reordering, Estimated wait times, App-only perks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient ordering
- 💯 Amazing food
- 🙌 Friendly staff
- 🎨 Clean app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔒 Login/signup issues
- ⚠️ Missing menu items
- 🕰️ Inaccurate wait times
- 💳 Payment problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to place orders
- Waitlist not working as expected
- Payment processing errors
- App not remembering user data

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Allow customization of orders
- Improve waitlist functionality
- Include full menu in app
- Remember user information


### MyDiningBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydiningbuddy/id1670758438)

Get real-time alerts for hard-to-get Disney World dining reservations. Set custom alerts for specific dates, party sizes, and flexible times to maximize your chances of securing a spot at over 100 locations. Never miss your favorite dining experiences again.

**Highlights:** Real-time reservation alerts, Customizable alert sets, Push notifications, Support for 100+ Walt Disney World locations, No account creation required, Flexible time options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Watch Mobile App free?

First Watch Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyDiningBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Watch Mobile App or MyDiningBuddy?

First Watch Mobile App is rated higher. First Watch Mobile App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while MyDiningBuddy averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do First Watch Mobile App or MyDiningBuddy have ads?

First Watch Mobile App shows ads; MyDiningBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Watch Mobile App or MyDiningBuddy?

First Watch Mobile App ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyDiningBuddy daily. Most recently, First Watch Mobile App was updated on October 27, 2026 and MyDiningBuddy on October 24, 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.*