# First Table vs Knoops

First Table and Knoops both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of First Table's written reviews are positive against 52% of Knoops's. First Table also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 19). Knoops's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for First Table against 5.0 for Knoops. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of First Table's written reviews are positive against 52% of Knoops's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Table | Knoops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-table/id1599994101/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knoops/id1605889173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 134 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [firsttable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506852281) | [KNOOPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496784348) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Knoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knoops/id1605889173)

Discover your perfect chocolate drink with a unique percentage-based menu. Experiment with different chocolates, milks, and flavors to create personalized hot chocolates, milkshakes, and iced chocolates. Earn rewards for your delicious creations.

**Highlights:** Percentage-based chocolate menu, Customizable drinks (milk, flavors), Hot chocolate, milkshake, iced chocolate, Loyalty points collection, Discover your perfect chocolate

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Table free?

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

### Is Knoops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Table or Knoops?

Knoops is rated higher. First Table averages 4.9 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Knoops averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do First Table or Knoops have ads?

First Table shows ads; Knoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Table or Knoops?

First Table ships an update fortnightly, and Knoops fortnightly. Most recently, First Table was updated on September 23, 2026 and Knoops on September 21, 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.*