# The Crawfish App vs Rotolo's

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rotolo's at none against The Crawfish App's 2. Rotolo's also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Crawfish App's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 42%) and ratings volume (34K vs 3.1K). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Crawfish App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per year. Rotolo's asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The Crawfish App against 4.8 for Rotolo's. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Crawfish App has 34K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of The Crawfish App's written reviews are positive against 42% of Rotolo's's.

The Crawfish App ships an update every 11 days, Rotolo's every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Crawfish App | Rotolo's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-crawfish-app/id1135208680/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotolos/id1546212183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135208679) | [Rotolos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765584401) |

## What reviewers say

### The Crawfish App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-crawfish-app/id1135208680)

Discover local crawfish vendors and compare prices based on your location or a specified address. Sort by price, reviews, or distance, and contribute by submitting new vendors or leaving reviews. Save favorites and help keep prices accurate by updating them.

**Highlights:** Find local crawfish vendors, Compare prices, Sort by price, reviews, distance, Submit new vendors, Write vendor reviews, Save favorite vendors, Update vendor prices

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regular Vendor Account Type | $50.00 | per year |
| Premium Vendor Account Type | $75.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate and reliable app
- 🤝 Supportive of vendors
- 🗺️ Connects customers to market
- 💰 Helps find best prices
- 🕰️ Saves time searching for availability

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Outdated information and pricing
- 🚫 Not all reviews getting posted
- 🔍 Limited vendor coverage
- 🤖 Unreliable vendor reporting
- 🔍 Inability to add new vendors

**Reported bugs**

- Search function issues
- Review button confusion

**Requested features**

- Allow users to update prices and availability
- Provide date/time stamps for pricing information
- Add sorting options by distance or last update time
- Expand to cover other seafood like crabs


### Rotolo's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rotolos/id1546212183)

Order and pay for your favorite meals in advance, and unlock exclusive rewards and special offers. Stay informed with insider updates and enjoy a seamless dining experience.

**Highlights:** Order ahead, Pay ahead, Exclusive rewards, Special offers, Insider information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great food
- 👍 Friendly staff
- 👍 Excellent pizza
- 👍 Awesome craft beer selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App closes shortly after opening
- 🐛 Rewards and promotions not working properly
- 🐛 Clunky and slow app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Rewards not applying at checkout
- Order status information not accurate

**Requested features**

- Allow ordering drinks through the app
- Improve customer service and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Crawfish App free?

The Crawfish App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rotolo's free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Crawfish App or Rotolo's?

Rotolo's is rated higher. The Crawfish App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Rotolo's averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do The Crawfish App or Rotolo's have ads?

The Crawfish App shows ads; Rotolo's does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Crawfish App or Rotolo's?

The Crawfish App ships an update every 11 days, and Rotolo's every 8 days. Most recently, The Crawfish App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rotolo's on October 25, 2026.

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