Bubba's 33 vs Long John Silver's
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
Long John Silver's
Easily order classic seafood and chicken favorites for convenient takeout or pick-up. Join the Seacret Society Rewards program to earn coins and unlock exclusive deals with every purchase.
- Seamless mobile ordering
- Convenient takeout/pick-up
- Seacret Society Rewards program
- Earn virtual coins
- Unlock special rewards
- Order ahead and skip the wait
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Ahoy matey! Are you ready to indulge in Long John Silver's classic battered-dipped wild-caught Alaskan pollock, all white-meat chicken strips, or succulent shrimp? Whether you're craving seafood or tender chicken, our app is your ultimate ticket to flavor-packed delights! Download now for seamless ordering, convenient takeout or pick-up options, and the chance to join our exclusive Seacret Society Rewards program. Earn virtual coins and unlock special rewards with every delicious bite, making your Long John Silver's experience even more rewarding. Order ahead and skip the wait and make our app your First Mate!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bubba's 33 at 89% against Long John Silver's's 27%. Bubba's 33 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Long John Silver's's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 1.8K) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long John Silver's has 28K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Bubba's 33's written reviews are positive against 27% of Long John Silver's's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bubba's 33 | Long John Silver's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.7 (28K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews — better | 26.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | 28K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #167 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEXAS ROADHOUSE HOLDINGS, LLC | Long John Silver's |
Customer experience
Bubba's 33
Long John Silver's
User reviews
Bubba's 33
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent food quality
- 🚀 Easy and fast ordering
- 💯 Great customer service
- 🎉 Awesome atmosphere and environment
- 🍔 Delicious burgers and meals
Room to improve
- 🐛 App bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Inconsistent app performance
- 💳 Payment issues
- 🕰️ Occasional long wait times
Long John Silver's
From 28K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Great user experience
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💰 Rewards program is valuable
- 🎨 Appealing design and color scheme
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 💳 Payment and rewards issues
- 🔍 Lack of location-specific features
- 🕰️ Unreliable order processing and delivery
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
Long John Silver's
Reported bugs
4 issues- App hangs up on checkout and doesn't confirm orders
- Saved payment methods don't work
- Confirmation screen shows previous order, not current
- No way to cancel orders once placed
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to scan receipts for rewards
- Improve coupon and discount functionality
- Provide more location-specific information
- Enhance order management and tracking
In-app purchases
Bubba's 33
No in-app purchases
Long John Silver's
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bubba's 33 free?
Is Long John Silver's free?
Which has better reviews, Bubba's 33 or Long John Silver's?
Do Bubba's 33 or Long John Silver's have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bubba's 33 or Long John Silver's?
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