# Black Bear Diner vs Macaroni Grill Ordering

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Black Bear Diner at 49% against Macaroni Grill Ordering's 0%. Black Bear Diner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Black Bear Diner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Bear Diner has 2.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Black Bear Diner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Macaroni Grill Ordering's.

Black Bear Diner ships an update every 7 months, Macaroni Grill Ordering every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Bear Diner | Macaroni Grill Ordering |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-bear-diner/id1254038753/reviews)** | [1.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macaroni-grill-ordering/id1520219541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **49.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Black Bear Diner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277827465) | [Mac Acquisition LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520219543) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Bear Diner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-bear-diner/id1254038753)

Easily order home-style comfort food for pickup from your mobile device. Explore the full menu with nutritional information, find nearby locations, and reorder past favorites. Enjoy breakfast all day, hearty burgers, and classic dinners.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Full menu exploration, Nutritional information, Location finder, Reorder favorites, Breakfast served all day

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 Delicious food
- 👍 Friendly and attentive staff
- 👍 Excellent breakfast options
- 👍 Generous portions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent food quality
- 🐛 Order mistakes and missing items
- 🐛 Slow service at times
- 🐛 Outdated and confusing app design
- 🐛 Lack of customization options in the app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to create an account
- Promo codes not working
- Incorrect or missing menu items in the app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay option
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Provide more customization options in the app
- Implement a loyalty/rewards program
- Display wait times and busy status in the app


### Macaroni Grill Ordering

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macaroni-grill-ordering/id1520219541)

Easily order your favorite Italian dishes for delivery or takeout from your local restaurant. Save past orders for quick reordering and find nearby locations with directions. Join the E-club for exclusive news and offers.

**Highlights:** Order Italian favorites, Save favorite orders, Find restaurant locations, Curbside pickup, Doorstep delivery, Join E-club for offers

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Bear Diner free?

Black Bear Diner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Macaroni Grill Ordering free?

Macaroni Grill Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Black Bear Diner or Macaroni Grill Ordering?

Black Bear Diner is rated higher. Black Bear Diner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Macaroni Grill Ordering averages 1.9 from 23 ratings.

### Do Black Bear Diner or Macaroni Grill Ordering have ads?

Macaroni Grill Ordering shows ads; Black Bear Diner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Black Bear Diner or Macaroni Grill Ordering?

Black Bear Diner ships an update every 7 months, and Macaroni Grill Ordering every 8 months. Most recently, Black Bear Diner was updated on November 6, 2026 and Macaroni Grill Ordering on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
