# Big Ed's BBQ vs MISSION BBQ

The clearest difference is rating: Big Ed's BBQ at 4.2 against MISSION BBQ's 3.9. Big Ed's BBQ also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). MISSION BBQ's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Big Ed's BBQ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MISSION BBQ has 63 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Big Ed's BBQ ships an update every 14 months, MISSION BBQ every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Ed's BBQ | MISSION BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-eds-bbq/id1265249752/reviews)** | [3.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-bbq/id6502781214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [MISSION BBQ Management, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407589058) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Ed's BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-eds-bbq/id1265249752)

Easily order your favorite meals with a few taps. Browse the menu, customize dishes, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your order is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MISSION BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-bbq/id6502781214)

Easily order your favorite low and slow BBQ for convenient pickup. Customize sandwiches, meat markets, and signature dishes to your exact preferences. Enjoy delicious, made-to-order BBQ without the wait.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Customized orders, Order customization, Pickup scheduling, Payment processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Ed's BBQ free?

Big Ed's BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MISSION BBQ free?

MISSION BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Big Ed's BBQ or MISSION BBQ?

Big Ed's BBQ is rated higher. Big Ed's BBQ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MISSION BBQ averages 3.9 from 63 ratings.

### Do Big Ed's BBQ or MISSION BBQ have ads?

Both Big Ed's BBQ and MISSION BBQ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Ed's BBQ or MISSION BBQ?

Big Ed's BBQ ships an update every 14 months, and MISSION BBQ every 9 months. Most recently, Big Ed's BBQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and MISSION BBQ on October 24, 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.*