Showmars vs The Smoke Pit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Showmars
Streamline your dining experience with mobile ordering and a rewards program. Earn points on every purchase to redeem for free items or credits. Discover nearby locations and customize your orders for quick pickup.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Earn points on purchases
- Redeem points for free items
- Find nearby restaurants
- Customize orders
- Access status-level rewards
Read full descriptionHide full description
Welcome to the Showmars app! The Showmars app allows you to streamline your ordering experience and earn rewards. Benefits of our ShowToGo Rewards include early access to our latest menu additions, exclusive offers, and the chance to accumulate valuable bonus points. Earning is effortless – for every dollar spent, you’ll receive 1 point. And here’s the best part: these points can be exchanged for a selection of FREE ITEMS or Valuable Credits. DOWNLOAD OFFER: Get a $5 credit when you download the app & sign up for ShowToGo Rewards! FEATURES: 1. Find restaurants – Find Showmars restaurants near you while searching from home, work or out and about. 2. Order Ahead – Choose your preferred pickup method, place mobile orders on your phone and pay, and let us know when you arrive for quick & easy pick up. 3. Receive Points – Receive points on all Showmars’ purchases by placing mobile orders, scanning your QR code at the registers, scan your receipt barcode or by entering the receipt barcode number. 4. Redeem Rewards – Use your points to redeem available rewards of your choice. Rewards include a selection of free food rewards, birthday rewards or valuable credits. 5. Customization – Customize your orders just like you would when ordering in our restaurants. You’ll be able to select a favorite location and reorder your favorites for convenient, fast check out. 6. Status Levels – As you earn more points, you’ll gain access to even more rewards. You will also receive a birthday reward and we’ll send you surprise rewards occasionally based on your status level.
The Smoke Pit
Easily order your favorite meals with this app. Browse the menu, customize your dishes, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your order is ready.
- Browse customizable menu
- Secure payment system
- Save delivery addresses
- Schedule orders up to 7 days in advance
- Restaurant location and hours
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your ideal meal is just a few taps away. Download the The Smoke Pit app free for iPhone today. With the The Smoke Pit mobile app, ordering food has never been easier. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, we've got you covered. Just browse our easy-to-use menu, customize it how you'd like, place your order using our secure payment system, and sit back! A push notification will alert you when your order will be ready. With the The Smoke Pit app, you can: - Browse our menu for your favorite dishes and customize them how you'd like - Save your delivery addresses and payment methods securely to check out in just a few taps - Place future food orders up to seven days in advance - Get restaurant location, hours, and contact information
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Showmars at none against The Smoke Pit's shown. Showmars also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (74% vs 50%). The Smoke Pit's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Showmars against 4.8 for The Smoke Pit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Showmars has 9K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Showmars's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Smoke Pit's.
Showmars ships an update every 5 months, The Smoke Pit every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Showmars | The Smoke Pit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9K ratings) — better | 4.8 (136 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | 136 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Showmars | ChowNow |
Customer experience
Showmars
The Smoke Pit
Bugs and requests
Showmars
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not working on iOS 12.4
- App not saving previous orders
- App not applying coupons correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back hamburger steak menu item
- Add ability to tip through app
- Add clam chowder soup to menu
- Add grilled cheese sandwich to app menu
The Smoke Pit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Showmars
No in-app purchases
The Smoke Pit
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Showmars free?
Is The Smoke Pit free?
Which has better reviews, Showmars or The Smoke Pit?
Do Showmars or The Smoke Pit have ads?
Which is updated more often, Showmars or The Smoke Pit?
Other comparisons
