# Carrabba's vs Osby

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carrabba's at none against Osby's 4. Carrabba's also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 1). Osby's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Osby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 5.0 for Osby. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrabba's has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, Osby every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carrabba's | Osby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrabbas/id1085789110/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osby/id6761345260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Carrabba's Italian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/546639226) | [Kyle Osborne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884374764) |

## 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


### Osby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osby/id6761345260)

Discover new meals with a fun swiping interface and build a personalized recipe collection. Create and share your own dishes, join groups to cook with friends, and find others who share your culinary tastes. Turn meal planning into an engaging social experience.

**Highlights:** Smart recipe swiping for discovery, Create and share custom recipes, Join or create cooking groups, Real-time group taste matching, Save favorite recipes, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription for Osby | $3.99 | per month |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Osby Large TIp | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carrabba's free?

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

### Is Osby free?

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

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

Osby is rated higher. Carrabba's averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Osby averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Osby shows ads; Carrabba's does not.

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

Carrabba's ships an update every 3 weeks, and Osby every 6 weeks. Most recently, Carrabba's was updated on November 9, 2026 and Osby on November 5, 2026.

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