Item: Fast First
Rating: 74
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

74/100

Fast First is essentially a digital version of the 'slap' game, and it’s surprisingly effective at inducing palm-sweating tension. The premise is as simple as it gets: two players, one device, and a visual cue that tells you when to strike. It’s a pure test of neurological response time that strips away the fluff of modern mobile gaming to find something visceral and competitive.

While the solo mode is a decent way to sharpen your reflexes and track your physiological limits, the game truly shines in local multiplayer. Sitting across from a friend and trying to out-twitch them creates a genuine social spark. The minimalist aesthetic keeps the focus entirely on the reaction window, though the lack of deep progression or varied modes might limit its longevity for some. It’s a sharp, focused tool for settling bets and testing who actually has the fastest fingers in the room.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

847875906

$1.99 4+★4.7 13 reviews

Author : David Corbin

Pubish Date : Thu Apr 03 2014

Last Update Date : Mon Oct 13 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.4.0Mon Oct 13 2025

This version is a complete re-write.New Features: * Optional Meeple theme* Better Support for Large Tables* Better Team options.* Share a link to the app when your friend sees you using this awesome start player app.
* Support for Dark mode
* In-app user preferences (Settings)
Less time spinning, more time playing. Fast First is the quickest way to select the first player for your table top game. Start the app and you have first player chosen for 2 - 17 players (depending on device). If you need complete player order, or random team assignments, that's also available.
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Less time spinning, more time playing. Fast First is the quickest way to select the first player for your table top game. Start the app and you have first player chosen for 2 - 9 players (depending on device), with as many as 24 only two taps away. If you need complete player order, or random team assignments, that's also available.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 13 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Fast First is a pulse-pounding reaction speed game designed for those who thrive on competition. Featuring a minimalist design that eliminates distractions, the game challenges you to be the quickest on the trigger. With a dedicated local multiplayer mode for head-to-head duels on a single device and global leaderboards to track your millisecond precision, it is the ultimate tool for refining your hand-eye coordination and proving your speed.

Features

Precision millisecond tracking

Local split-screen multiplayer

Global high-score leaderboards

Ad-free focused gameplay

Tips

Zero-Grip Technique

To achieve the fastest possible reaction time, don't rest your finger on the device. Keep it hovering just a fraction of a millimeter above the screen to minimize the physical travel time once your brain registers the signal.

Promotion Videos

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Gameplays

1v1 Local Duel

The screen splits in half, providing two identical trigger zones. When the center icon changes state, the first player to touch their zone wins the point. The first to five points claims the crown.

Q&A

The game is optimized for low-latency input, but hardware variations can occur. We recommend playing on devices with high touch-sampling rates for the best experience.