# First Table vs Secondz

The clearest difference is ads: Secondz at none against First Table's shown. Secondz also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). First Table's advantage is ratings volume (101 vs 2). 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 Secondz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Table has 101 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Table | Secondz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-table/id1599994101/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondz-restaurant-guide/id6469451020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 135 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [firsttable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506852281) | [Secondz Global Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711990490) |

## 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


### Secondz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secondz-restaurant-guide/id6469451020)

Discover authentic dining and drinking spots with genuine recommendations from chefs, foodies, and locals. Explore curated lists, follow trusted experts, and find hidden gems in various cities. Stay updated on local foodie events and specials.

**Highlights:** Genuine recommendations from experts and locals, Discover nearby recommended venues, Explore curated Foodboards, Follow trusted food experts and friends, Create and save personal Foodboards, See live foodie events and specials

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Game changer for foodies
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌟 Trusted recommendations
- ✨ 'Shake for surprise' feature
- 📚 Food boards for saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 App doesn't react well
- 🐛 Unable to search reels
- 🐛 Cannot create food boards
- 🐛 Feedback/message failed

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to search users or venues from reels
- Cannot create food boards to save items
- Feedback/message feature failed
- Cannot change profile picture
- Spam emails sent despite requests to delete account

**Requested features**

- Expand to more locations
- Improve search functionality
- Search by suburb
- Add ACT to list of states
- Allow changing profile picture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Table free?

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

### Is Secondz free?

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

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

Secondz is rated higher. First Table averages 4.9 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Secondz averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do First Table or Secondz have ads?

First Table shows ads; Secondz does not.

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

First Table ships an update fortnightly, and Secondz fortnightly. Most recently, First Table was updated on October 14, 2026 and Secondz on September 29, 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.*