# Carrabba's vs MyDiningBuddy

Carrabba's and MyDiningBuddy both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MyDiningBuddy's written reviews are positive against 65% of Carrabba's's. MyDiningBuddy also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Carrabba's's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (10K vs 28). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyDiningBuddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Carrabba's asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Carrabba's against 4.9 for MyDiningBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrabba's has 10K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Carrabba's's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyDiningBuddy's.

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, MyDiningBuddy daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carrabba's | MyDiningBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrabbas/id1085789110/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydiningbuddy/id1670758438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carrabba's Italian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/546639226) | [Developpement EG S.E.N.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670758440) |

## What reviewers say

### Carrabba's

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

Order Italian food online, join a waitlist to be seated faster, and earn delicious rewards. RSVP to special events and view up-to-date menus. Your financial information is protected with data encryption.

**Highlights:** Online ordering, Rewards program, Waitlist feature, RSVP to events, Up-to-date menus, Data encryption

**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


### MyDiningBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydiningbuddy/id1670758438)

Get real-time alerts for hard-to-get Disney World dining reservations. Set custom alerts for specific dates, party sizes, and flexible times to maximize your chances of securing a spot at over 100 locations. Never miss your favorite dining experiences again.

**Highlights:** Real-time reservation alerts, Customizable alert sets, Push notifications, Support for 100+ Walt Disney World locations, No account creation required, Flexible time options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carrabba's free?

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

### Is MyDiningBuddy free?

MyDiningBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carrabba's or MyDiningBuddy?

MyDiningBuddy is rated higher. Carrabba's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while MyDiningBuddy averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Carrabba's or MyDiningBuddy have ads?

Neither Carrabba's nor MyDiningBuddy shows ads.

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

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyDiningBuddy daily. Most recently, Carrabba's was updated on October 18, 2026 and MyDiningBuddy on October 19, 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.*