China Kitchen vs Sonny's BBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
China Kitchen
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Order deliveries in a flash with our app. We use geolocation so you don't have to enter your address. You can pay with cash or card. It's super easy to use. Give it a go!
Sonny's BBQ
Easily order your favorite slow-smoked BBQ for delivery or pickup. Earn loyalty points with every purchase to redeem for free menu items and exclusive perks. Save past orders for quick reordering.
- Earn loyalty points for rewards
- Redeem points for free menu items
- Order for delivery
- Order for curbside pickup
- Browse full menu
- Customize orders
- Save past orders
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Welcome to the Sonny’s BBQ App—the fastest, easiest way to have everything you love about Sonny’s right at your fingertips. We designed the Sonny’s App just like we prepare our BBQ—keeping you, our guest, in mind. Earn BBQ Rewards With every order through the Sonny’s BBQ App, you earn loyalty points that you can redeem for free menu items. The more you enjoy our slow-smoked BBQ, the quicker you'll earn rewards. Celebrate your love for Sonny’s by earning points towards exclusive perks. Easy Ordering Anytime, Anywhere Skip the line and get your favorite BBQ delivered straight to your door or prepared for curbside pickup. The Sonny’s BBQ App makes browsing the menu, customizing your order, and repeating past favorites as easy as a few taps. Whether it’s for a quiet dinner at home or a big gathering, you can order the BBQ you love in seconds. Save Your Past Orders Do you have a go-to BBQ order you can’t get enough of? Our app lets you save your past orders for faster ordering next time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonny's BBQ at every 5 days against China Kitchen's every 3 months. China Kitchen's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
China Kitchen ships an update every 3 months, Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | China Kitchen | Sonny's BBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (24K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flipdish | Sonny's Franchise Company |
Bugs and requests
China Kitchen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sonny's BBQ
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with selecting menu items
- Problems with redeeming rewards
Requested features
3 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve rewards program and redemption
- Enhance app functionality and stability
In-app purchases
China Kitchen
No in-app purchases
Sonny's BBQ
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is China Kitchen free?
Is Sonny's BBQ free?
Do China Kitchen or Sonny's BBQ have ads?
Which is updated more often, China Kitchen or Sonny's BBQ?
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