# FromTheRestaurant vs Captain D's

The clearest difference is update cadence: Captain D's at every 4 weeks against FromTheRestaurant's every 15 months. Captain D's also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (32K vs 368). FromTheRestaurant's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Captain D's holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain D's has 32K ratings behind it against 368, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of FromTheRestaurant's written reviews are positive against 34% of Captain D's's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FromTheRestaurant ships an update every 15 months, Captain D's every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FromTheRestaurant | Captain D's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fromtherestaurant/id1268359810/reviews) | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 368 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hashtag Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/962216530) | [Captain D's LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661039756) |

## What reviewers say

### FromTheRestaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fromtherestaurant/id1268359810)

Order food from your favorite restaurants for convenient pickup. Skip the lines and pay in advance for a hassle-free experience. Enjoy customizable meals, specials, and easy group ordering.

**Highlights:** Convenient food ordering, Skip the line, Hassle-free pickup, Pre-paid orders, Customizable features, Up-to-date specials, Easy group orders

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great food
- 👍 Friendly staff
- 🍱 Authentic cuisine
- 🕰️ Fast and easy to use
- 💳 Cheaper than Uber

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect orders
- 💰 Excessive fees
- 🤖 Confusing navigation
- 🚫 Unreliable service
- 🔒 Security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Orders not reaching restaurants
- Disappearing order history
- Inaccurate delivery time estimates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit preferred restaurants
- Option to report missing/incorrect items
- Better integration with restaurant systems


### Captain D's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754)

Order seafood favorites ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and easily reorder past meals. Discover menus and find nearby restaurants.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Join loyalty rewards program, View menus, Find nearby locations, Delivery to your door, Reorder favorites

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- ⭐ Convenient for ordering ahead
- ⭐ Good food quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and errors
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment information
- ❌ Rewards and offers not working properly
- ❌ Unable to delete or modify items in cart
- ❌ Apple Pay and other payment methods not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to create account or login
- Rewards not properly applied to orders
- Payment processing issues with Apple Pay and other methods
- Inconsistent order tracking and confirmation

**Requested features**

- Add option to pay with cash for in-store pickup
- Improve rewards system to allow earning points without app orders
- Implement ability to delete or modify items in cart
- Enhance app stability and fix bugs
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FromTheRestaurant free?

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

### Is Captain D's free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FromTheRestaurant or Captain D's?

Captain D's is rated higher. FromTheRestaurant averages 4.4 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while Captain D's averages 4.8 from 32K ratings.

### Do FromTheRestaurant or Captain D's have ads?

Neither FromTheRestaurant nor Captain D's shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FromTheRestaurant or Captain D's?

FromTheRestaurant ships an update every 15 months, and Captain D's every 4 weeks. Most recently, FromTheRestaurant was updated on September 20, 2026 and Captain D's on September 25, 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.*