# Carrabba's vs Merlin's Pantry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carrabba's at none against Merlin's Pantry's 2. Carrabba's also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merlin's Pantry sells 2 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 Merlin's Pantry. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carrabba's | Merlin's Pantry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/merlins-pantry/id6798789590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 131 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Carrabba's Italian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/546639226) | [Gerald Tilghman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798789592) |

## 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


### Merlin's Pantry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merlins-pantry/id6798789590)

Discover recipes based on ingredients you already have. This app helps you find meals, manage shopping lists, and personalize recipes with AI. It offers three ways to find a dish: by ingredients, search, or discovery.

**Highlights:** Recipe suggestions from available ingredients, Search by dish, cuisine, or craving, Curated recipe and cocktail catalog, Match score for recipes, Shopping list creation, AI recipe personalization, Save favorite recipes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sorcerer (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Sorcerer (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carrabba's free?

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

### Is Merlin's Pantry free?

Merlin's Pantry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Carrabba's or Merlin's Pantry?

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

### Do Carrabba's or Merlin's Pantry have ads?

Neither Carrabba's nor Merlin's Pantry shows ads.

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