# Baja Jacks vs RibCrib

Baja Jacks and RibCrib both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of RibCrib's written reviews are positive against 0% of Baja Jacks's. RibCrib also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 211). On price, rating, ads 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Baja Jacks against 4.9 for RibCrib. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RibCrib has 12K ratings behind it against 211, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Baja Jacks's written reviews are positive against 76% of RibCrib's.

Baja Jacks ships an update every 13 months, RibCrib every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baja Jacks | RibCrib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baja-jacks/id1053261640/reviews)** | [4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribcrib/id1295154499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 211 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [The Rib Crib BBQ, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518054611) |

## What reviewers say

### Baja Jacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baja-jacks/id1053261640)

Easily order your favorite meals with a user-friendly menu and secure payment system. Customize your dishes, save preferences, and schedule orders in advance. Receive notifications when your food is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and hours, Push notifications for order status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### RibCrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribcrib/id1295154499)

Order delicious BBQ for takeout or delivery and earn rewards with every purchase. Browse the full menu, find your nearest location, and enjoy exclusive perks as a rewards member.

**Highlights:** Browse menu, Order takeout, Order delivery, Earn rewards, Find locations, Sign up for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient ordering
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🍽️ Delicious food
- 💰 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in ordering and payment
- 🔍 Limited menu options
- 💳 Reward redemption issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cart issues (showing incorrect items)
- Reward not applying at checkout

**Requested features**

- Add special instructions option
- Allow multiple gift card usage
- Improve app performance and usability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baja Jacks free?

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

### Is RibCrib free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Baja Jacks or RibCrib?

Baja Jacks is rated higher. Baja Jacks averages 5.0 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while RibCrib averages 4.9 from 12K ratings.

### Do Baja Jacks or RibCrib have ads?

Both Baja Jacks and RibCrib show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Baja Jacks or RibCrib?

Baja Jacks ships an update every 13 months, and RibCrib every 3 weeks. Most recently, Baja Jacks was updated on October 24, 2026 and RibCrib 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.*