# First Table vs Tribe IRL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Table at none against Tribe IRL's 1. First Table also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (101 vs 11). Tribe IRL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tribe IRL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.99 per month. First Table asks for nothing beyond the download.

First Table holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Table has 101 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of First Table's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tribe IRL's.

First Table ships an update fortnightly, Tribe IRL every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Table | Tribe IRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-table/id1599994101/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tribe-irl/id6447587069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **91.5% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 135 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [firsttable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506852281) | [Lunar Drinks Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679990170) |

## 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


### Tribe IRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tribe-irl/id6447587069)

Discover local events and connect with like-minded individuals in your city. Enjoy exclusive rewards, including daily free drinks and coffee, and receive personalized weekly schedules of experiences based on your interests. The app aims to foster genuine in-person connections and combat loneliness.

**Highlights:** Personalized experience recommendations, Exclusive daily rewards (drinks, coffee), Connect with like-minded members, Weekly schedule of events, In-person social connections, Personality test for matching

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $22.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Table free?

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

### Is Tribe IRL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Table or Tribe IRL?

First Table is rated higher. First Table averages 4.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Tribe IRL averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do First Table or Tribe IRL have ads?

First Table shows ads; Tribe IRL does not.

### Which is updated more often, First Table or Tribe IRL?

First Table ships an update fortnightly, and Tribe IRL every 9 days. Most recently, First Table was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tribe IRL on September 30, 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.*