# First Table vs Crosstown

First Table and Crosstown both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of First Table's written reviews are positive against 40% of Crosstown's. First Table also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 1). Crosstown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported 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 Crosstown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Table has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of First Table's written reviews are positive against 40% of Crosstown's.

First Table ships an update fortnightly, Crosstown every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Table | Crosstown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-table/id1599994101/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstown/id1619350680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 132 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [firsttable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506852281) | [Slerp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199030687) |

## 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


### Crosstown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosstown/id1619350680)

Order delicious treats and specialty coffee on the go while earning points for every purchase. Unlock exclusive rewards like vouchers and free items as you accumulate points. Enjoy on-demand and next-day delivery for a variety of handcrafted goods.

**Highlights:** Order on the go, Earn loyalty points, Exclusive rewards program, On-demand delivery, Next-day delivery, Specialty coffee and treats

**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 Crosstown free?

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

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

Crosstown is rated higher. First Table averages 4.9 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Crosstown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do First Table or Crosstown have ads?

First Table shows ads; Crosstown does not.

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

First Table ships an update fortnightly, and Crosstown every 4 weeks. Most recently, First Table was updated on November 11, 2026 and Crosstown on November 3, 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.*