# Carrabba's vs Shifty's Bar

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shifty's Bar at every 2 days against Carrabba's's every 3 weeks. Shifty's Bar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Carrabba's's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2). 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 — 4.9 for Carrabba's against 5.0 for Shifty's Bar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrabba's has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, Shifty's Bar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carrabba's | Shifty's Bar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrabbas/id1085789110/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftys-bar/id1631746434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 131 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Carrabba's Italian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/546639226) | [KRKS Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189732264) |

## What reviewers say

### Carrabba's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrabbas/id1085789110)

Easily access delicious rewards, join waitlists to be seated faster, and RSVP to special events. Order online, view up-to-date menus, and enjoy a seamless dining experience. Your financial information is protected with data encryption.

**Highlights:** Delicious rewards program, Waitlist features for faster seating, RSVP to monthly wine dinners, Online ordering, Up-to-date menus, Data encryption for financial information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent food quality
- 🤝 Great service and friendly staff
- 💳 Convenient payment through app
- 🏆 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🔒 Issues with login and account access
- 📋 Limited menu options in app
- 💳 Problems with using rewards/coupons

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not functioning properly
- Rewards not being properly credited
- Incorrect or missing menu items in app
- Issues with online ordering and reservations

**Requested features**

- Add full menu browsing in app
- Improve rewards program integration
- Fix login and account access issues
- Enhance app stability and performance


### Shifty's Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftys-bar/id1631746434)

Easily order food and join a loyalty program with exclusive access to menus, coupons, and reward points. Enjoy a convenient and fast ordering experience.

**Highlights:** Easy food ordering, Loyalty program access, Exclusive menu access, Coupons and rewards, Fast and convenient

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carrabba's free?

Carrabba's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shifty's Bar free?

Shifty's Bar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Carrabba's or Shifty's Bar?

Shifty's Bar is rated higher. Carrabba's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Shifty's Bar averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Carrabba's or Shifty's Bar have ads?

Neither Carrabba's nor Shifty's Bar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Carrabba's or Shifty's Bar?

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shifty's Bar every 2 days. Most recently, Carrabba's was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shifty's Bar on October 20, 2026.

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