# First Player vs Ludomentor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ludomentor at none against First Player's 1. Ludomentor also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (85% vs 76%). First Player's advantage is ratings volume (212 vs 16) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. First Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ludomentor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for First Player against 4.7 for Ludomentor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Player has 212 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of First Player's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ludomentor's.

First Player ships an update every 4 months, Ludomentor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Player | Ludomentor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-player/id972283389/reviews) | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludomentor/id6738953557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Letz](https://appshunter.io/developer/442784239) | [Realms Distribution Sp.z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534578302) |

## What reviewers say

### First Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-player/id972283389)

This app offers a quick and completely random way to decide who goes first in any game. Avoid arguments and ensure fairness by letting technology make the choice.

**Highlights:** Random player selection, Fast decision making, Fair game start, Eliminates arguments

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-in-One | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works as intended
- 🎯 Straight to the point
- 🎮 Fun for game night
- 💡 Useful for deciding first player

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Limited to 5 players
- 💸 Upgrade not worth it
- 👎 Disappointing limitations
- 🎨 Lacks visual flair
- 📱 Free version issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes at 6+ players
- Upgrade purchase issues
- In-app purchase not unlocking features
- Touch and hold limited to 5 fingers
- Three finger touch conflicts with iOS gestures

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 5 players
- More visual customization (colors, pizazz)
- Unlock all features in free version


### Ludomentor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludomentor/id6738953557)

This AI-powered assistant helps resolve rule disputes and answer questions for various board games. It provides quick, clear answers from a rich knowledge base, ensuring game nights are smooth and enjoyable for all players.

**Highlights:** AI-powered rule assistance, Comprehensive game knowledge base, Instant rule clarification, Supports various popular board games, Reduces game night disputes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Player free?

First Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ludomentor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, First Player or Ludomentor?

Ludomentor is rated higher. First Player averages 4.6 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Ludomentor averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do First Player or Ludomentor have ads?

Neither First Player nor Ludomentor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, First Player or Ludomentor?

First Player ships an update every 4 months, and Ludomentor weekly. Most recently, First Player was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ludomentor on October 2, 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.*