# Carrabba's vs MISSION BBQ

The clearest difference is rating: Carrabba's at 4.9 against MISSION BBQ's 3.9. Carrabba's also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). MISSION BBQ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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.

Carrabba's holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrabba's has 11K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Carrabba's's written reviews are positive against 41% of MISSION BBQ's.

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, MISSION BBQ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carrabba's | MISSION BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrabbas/id1085789110/reviews)** | [3.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-bbq/id6502781214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **63.1% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 23 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) | [MISSION BBQ Management, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407589058) |

## 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


### MISSION BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-bbq/id6502781214)

Easily order your favorite low and slow BBQ for convenient pickup. Customize sandwiches, meat markets, and signature dishes to your exact preferences. Enjoy delicious, made-to-order BBQ without the wait.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Customized orders, Order customization, Pickup scheduling, Payment processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carrabba's free?

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

### Is MISSION BBQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Carrabba's or MISSION BBQ?

Carrabba's is rated higher. Carrabba's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while MISSION BBQ averages 3.9 from 63 ratings.

### Do Carrabba's or MISSION BBQ have ads?

MISSION BBQ shows ads; Carrabba's does not.

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

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, and MISSION BBQ every 9 months. Most recently, Carrabba's was updated on October 30, 2026 and MISSION BBQ on October 24, 2026.

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