Comparison

First Table vs PēpiChef

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

PēpiChef

Features
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PēpiChef provides general nutrition and recipe information and is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Always consider your baby's individual needs, allergies, and developmental stage, and consult a qualified healthcare professional when appropriate. Making food for your little one doesn't have to be stressful. PēpiChef is your friendly baby food companion, helping you discover recipes, plan meals, and make mealtimes easier as your baby explores new foods. Discover baby-friendly recipes Find delicious, age-appropriate meal ideas designed for little ones starting their food journey. Explore different ingredients, flavours, textures, and combinations to keep mealtimes interesting. Ask PēpiChef Not sure what to make? Just ask. Chat with PēpiChef by text or voice and get recipe ideas and helpful nutrition information tailored to your needs. Cook with what you have Tell PēpiChef what ingredients you have at home — and what your baby doesn't like — and get recipe suggestions that work with what you've got. Plan your baby's meals Take the guesswork out of mealtimes. Plan meals for the week and keep track of what you're serving your little one. Made for the messy, exciting food journey Whether you're introducing new foods, looking for inspiration, or simply wondering "what can I make with this?", PēpiChef is here to help. Because feeding your baby should be about discovering food together — not stressing about what's for dinner. PēpiChef — making baby mealtimes easier, one bite at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pepichef.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pepichef.com/privacy

Screenshots

First Table4 screens
PēpiChef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Table at none against PēpiChef's 1. PēpiChef's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PēpiChef sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. First Table asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
First Table versus PēpiChef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst TablePēpiChef
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperfirsttableHazel Fiorella Lopez Rodriguez

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

PēpiChef

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

First Table

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PēpiChef

Subscriptions1
  • PepiChef Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is First Table free?
First Table is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PēpiChef free?
PēpiChef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Table or PēpiChef have ads?
First Table shows ads; PēpiChef does not.

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