Comparison

First Table vs GAIL's Bakery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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.

About

GAIL's Bakery

Earn digital stamps with every purchase at participating bakeries. Collect stamps to redeem free bread, coffee, or barista-made drinks. Order ahead to skip the queue and browse the online shop.

Highlights
  • Digital stamp collection
  • Earn free bread or drinks
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Browse and shop online
  • QR code scanning
Features
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Introducing the GAIL's Loyalty App; perfect if you’re a regular of our bakeries. • Scan the app's QR code with every shop to receive a digital stamp. • If you spend more than £20, we'll give you an extra stamp. • Collect 9 stamps and enjoy a handcrafted loaf of bread, coffee or any barista-made drink on us. It's our little way of saying thank you. If you already know what you fancy, you can order ahead to skip the queue and have your favourites ready and waiting. The app also makes it easier to browse and shop online with GAIL’s.

Screenshots

First Table4 screens
GAIL's Bakery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Table at 92% against GAIL's Bakery's 26%. First Table also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). GAIL's Bakery's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of First Table's written reviews are positive against 26% of GAIL's Bakery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Table ships an update fortnightly, GAIL's Bakery monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
First Table versus GAIL's Bakery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst TableGAIL's Bakery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (94 ratings) — better4.3 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better50
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperfirsttableGail's

Customer experience

First Table

All ratings94 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews776 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.1%

GAIL's Bakery

All ratings50 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative67.5%

User reviews

First Table

From 94 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

GAIL's Bakery

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to set up and clear design
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 👍 Delicious pastries
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Worth getting

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Annoying marketing emails
  • 🐛 Stamps not always added
  • 🐛 Tills not working
  • 🐛 App unable to download
  • 🐛 Stamps frequently not added

Bugs and requests

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

GAIL's Bakery

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Tills aren't working
  • The app is unable to download
  • Stamps not Added
  • Click and Collect not working
  • Rewards disappear
Show 3 more
  • Verification failure
  • App not usable with no internet connection
  • Stamps don't record

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add loyalty QR Code to Apple Wallet
  • Option for honey or syrup
  • Order history on the app

In-app purchases

None

First Table

No in-app purchases

None

GAIL's Bakery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Table free?
First Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GAIL's Bakery free?
GAIL's Bakery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, First Table or GAIL's Bakery?
First Table is rated higher. First Table averages 4.9 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while GAIL's Bakery averages 4.3 from 50 ratings.
Do First Table or GAIL's Bakery have ads?
Both First Table and GAIL's Bakery show ads.
Which is updated more often, First Table or GAIL's Bakery?
First Table ships an update fortnightly, and GAIL's Bakery monthly. Most recently, First Table was updated on September 23, 2026 and GAIL's Bakery on September 20, 2026.

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