Comparison

First Table vs MrYellow

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

MrYellow

Easily order food from various restaurants with this app. Browse menus, pay securely, and track your delivery in real-time. Connect with your rider via live chat for a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Browse multiple restaurant menus
  • Secure payment options (COD, Apple Pay, cards)
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Live chat with rider
  • Search for favorite dishes
  • Multi-language support
Features
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MrYellow makes food ordering simple and convenient. Browse multiple restaurants, explore menus, and place orders with ease. Pay securely using Cash on delivery, Apple Pay or cards, and track your order in real time. Find your favorite dishes quickly with the search feature, choose your preferred language, and receive instant notifications for updates. Stay connected with your rider through live chat and real time tracking for a smooth delivery experience. Enjoy fast and hassle-free food delivery with MrYellow. Download now!

Screenshots

First Table4 screens
MrYellow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: First Table at 4.9 against MrYellow's 1.0. First Table also leads on ratings volume (94 vs 1). MrYellow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Table has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Table ships an update fortnightly, MrYellow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
First Table versus MrYellow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst TableMrYellow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (94 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperfirsttableBeauty Clinic Simone

Customer experience

First Table

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

MrYellow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

MrYellow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

First Table

No in-app purchases

None

MrYellow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Table free?
First Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MrYellow free?
MrYellow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, First Table or MrYellow?
First Table is rated higher. First Table averages 4.9 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while MrYellow averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do First Table or MrYellow have ads?
First Table shows ads; MrYellow does not.
Which is updated more often, First Table or MrYellow?
First Table ships an update fortnightly, and MrYellow every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Table was updated on September 23, 2026 and MrYellow on August 27, 2026.

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