Comparison

Baskin 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

Baskin

This app allows you to pay for ice cream in-store using your phone and earn rewards. Collect points for every dollar spent to redeem for free treats, exclusive deals, and gift vouchers. Enjoy special offers and competitions to enhance your ice cream experience.

Highlights
  • Pay in-store with phone
  • Earn 10 points per dollar spent
  • Redeem points for free ice cream
  • Access exclusive deals and offers
  • Send gift vouchers
  • Enter competitions
Features
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Introducing the Baskin-Robbins Rewards app - or as we like to call it, ice cream heaven. Use it to pay in-store on your phone and earn 10 points for every dollar spent, then redeem your points to enjoy even more ice cream awesomeness. Access sweet deals, exclusive offers and scooptastic competitions, and even spread the joy with Baskin-Robbins gift vouchers. Summary: Pay in-store with your phone. Sign up via the Apple store, securely add your payment details, and earn 10 points for every $1 you spend. Ice-cream heaven, here you come! Did somebody say free ice-cream? Redeem your hard-earned points to enjoy awesome ice-cream rewards - like free scoops, free waffle cone upgrades and more. Access sweet deals and scooptastic competitions. Being part of Baskin-Robbins Rewards comes with plenty of extra perks and exclusive offers. Check the app regularly for the inside scoop. Spread the joy with Baskin-Robbins gift vouchers. Give the gift of happiness: use the app’s gift voucher function to treat your friends and family.

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

Baskin3 screens
First Table4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: First Table at 4.9 against Baskin's 4.2. First Table also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 53%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Baskin's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Table has 102 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Baskin's written reviews are positive against 92% of First Table's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baskin ships an update every 2 months, First Table fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Baskin versus First Table: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaskinFirst Table
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews91.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5102 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB135 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPalm Oasis Ventures Pty Ltdfirsttable

Customer experience

Baskin

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative41.8%

First Table

All ratings102 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews825 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

Baskin

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🍦 Rewards and points system appreciated
  • 🚀 Seamless experience
  • 💰 Offers discounts and promotions
  • 📱 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App doesn't work or crashes
  • 💳 Payment method issues
  • ❌ Verification problems
  • 🚫 No barcode for card
  • 🛒 Cannot order or change delivery

First Table

From 102 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

Baskin

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App does not work
  • Cannot verify account
  • Network error during verification
  • No barcode for card
  • Cannot order or change delivery options
Show 14 more
  • App says cannot deliver to postcode
  • Discount calculation is unclear
  • No cancel button for orders
  • Store systems down, cannot use app
  • Cannot redeem points
  • Birthday input format incorrect
  • App not loading
  • Cannot sign in, 'too many requests'
  • Double charged, waiting for refund
  • Incorrect email for login
  • Staff not trained on app usage
  • App declines card details
  • Specific store not appearing in app
  • Notifications for marketing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add PayPal as a payment option
  • Implement a cancel order button
  • Allow linking to Apple Wallet
  • Fix birthday input for free scoop

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

Baskin

No in-app purchases

None

First Table

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Baskin free?
Baskin 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, Baskin or First Table?
First Table is rated higher. Baskin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while First Table averages 4.9 from 102 ratings.
Do Baskin or First Table have ads?
First Table shows ads; Baskin does not.
Which is updated more often, Baskin or First Table?
Baskin ships an update every 2 months, and First Table fortnightly. Most recently, Baskin was updated on October 20, 2026 and First Table on October 21, 2026.

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