# Skip vs First Table

The clearest difference is review sentiment: First Table at 92% against Skip's 45%. First Table also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Skip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price 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.

First Table holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Table has 99 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Skip's written reviews are positive against 92% of First Table's.

Skip ships an update every 3 months, First Table fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skip | First Table |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884/reviews) | **[4.9 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-table/id1599994101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **99** |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **91.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skip Zero Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513264056) | [firsttable](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506852281) |

## What reviewers say

### Skip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884)

Pre-order and pay for food and drinks at your favorite cafes to avoid waiting in line. Browse menus, customize orders, and set pickup times for a seamless experience. Enjoy cash-free payments and automatic loyalty rewards.

**Highlights:** Pre-order food and drinks, Cash-free in-app payments, Customize orders, Set pickup times, Manage loyalty cards, Find nearby venues

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time ordering coffee
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Convenient for pre-ordering
- 👍 Good for discovering new venues
- 👍 Loyalty rewards tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent logging out
- 🐛 App instability and crashes
- 🐛 Frustrating payment issues
- 🐛 Poorly maintained features
- 🐛 Annoying ads after ordering

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes and freezes
- App continually logs users out
- Payment errors and failures
- Recents, favorites, history don't work consistently
- White screen after attempting payment

**Requested features**

- Keep users logged in for longer
- Improve login screen for password manager integration
- Offer FaceID/biometric login
- Allow reordering of favorite orders easily
- Add Apple Watch/Siri integration


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skip free?

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

### Is First Table free?

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

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

First Table is rated higher. Skip averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while First Table averages 4.9 from 99 ratings.

### Do Skip or First Table have ads?

First Table shows ads; Skip does not.

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

Skip ships an update every 3 months, and First Table fortnightly. Most recently, Skip was updated on September 24, 2026 and First Table on September 26, 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.*