Bubba's 33 vs Pappa Bear's Catering
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bubba's 33
Easily browse menus, find nearby locations, and join waitlists. Order and pay directly through the app, customize meals, and reorder favorites. Join the fan club for exclusive offers and event updates.
- Join waitlist and check wait times
- Order and pay for food
- Customize menu items
- Save and reorder favorite meals
- Find nearby locations
- Get driving directions
- Join fan club for offers
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Welcome to the all new Bubba's 33 mobile app! Now you can easily browse the menu for your Bubba’s 33 favorites, find a location near you, add your name to the waitlist, and so much more. FEATURES: Get on the Waitlist - Check the current wait times for your Bubba's 33 - Add your name to the list and skip the wait while at the restaurant Order & Pay - Create your order and pay in minutes - Customize menu items Save your favorites - Favorite any location for faster ordering - Rapid reorder of favorite meals and recent orders Find the closest Bubba's 33 - Use your current location by zip code or city and state to find the nearest locations - Get driving directions Fan Club - Join our fan club to receive exclusive offers and deals - Be in the know about events and specials at your favorite Bubba's 33 location
Pappa Bear's Catering
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Use our convenient app for ordering your favorite item from Pappa Bear's Catering right from your phone! Check our current location and menu items for the day. Earn Loyalty Points with each purchase good for discounts! You'll also receive coupon codes periodically that can be used at checkout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pappa Bear's Catering at every 2 weeks against Bubba's 33's every 5 weeks. Pappa Bear's Catering also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.
Bubba's 33 ships an update every 5 weeks, Pappa Bear's Catering every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and December 4, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubba's 33 | Pappa Bear's Catering |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEXAS ROADHOUSE HOLDINGS, LLC | Son Of A Mad Man LLC |
Bugs and requests
Bubba's 33
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and sign-up problems
- Ordering and checkout errors
- Unreliable location and waitlist features
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Loyalty/rewards program
- Past order history and reordering
- Customizable tip options
- More menu item details and photos
Pappa Bear's Catering
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bubba's 33
No in-app purchases
Pappa Bear's Catering
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bubba's 33 free?
Is Pappa Bear's Catering free?
Do Bubba's 33 or Pappa Bear's Catering have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bubba's 33 or Pappa Bear's Catering?
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