# Showmars vs The Smoke Pit

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Showmars | The Smoke Pit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmars/id1023900932/reviews)** | [4.8 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smoke-pit/id1274797897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | **73.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Showmars](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700269683) | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) |

## What reviewers say

### Showmars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmars/id1023900932)

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.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Earn points on purchases, Redeem points for free items, Find nearby restaurants, Customize orders, Access status-level rewards

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and good service
- 👍 Awesome service and friendly staff
- 👍 Excellent food and service
- 👍 Reward program
- 👍 Great food, service, and family environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing and not user-friendly app
- 🐛 App issues with ordering and functionality
- 🐛 App not up-to-date with restaurant hours
- 🐛 App glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iOS 12.4
- App not saving previous orders
- App not applying coupons correctly

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-smoke-pit/id1274797897)

Easily order your favorite meals with this app. Browse the menu, customize your dishes, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your order is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse customizable menu, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses, Schedule orders up to 7 days in advance, Restaurant location and hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Showmars free?

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

### Is The Smoke Pit free?

The Smoke Pit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Showmars or The Smoke Pit?

Showmars is rated higher. Showmars averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while The Smoke Pit averages 4.8 from 136 ratings.

### Do Showmars or The Smoke Pit have ads?

The Smoke Pit shows ads; Showmars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Showmars or The Smoke Pit?

Showmars ships an update every 5 months, and The Smoke Pit every 12 months. Most recently, Showmars was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Smoke Pit on October 24, 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.*