# FromTheRestaurant vs Sonny's BBQ

The clearest difference is rating: Sonny's BBQ at 4.9 against FromTheRestaurant's 4.4. Sonny's BBQ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 506). FromTheRestaurant's advantage is chart position (#205 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.

Sonny's BBQ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonny's BBQ has 24K ratings behind it against 506, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of FromTheRestaurant's written reviews are positive against 59% of Sonny's BBQ's.

FromTheRestaurant ships an update every 15 months, Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FromTheRestaurant | Sonny's BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fromtherestaurant/id1268359810/reviews) | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonnys-bbq/id6503629241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 506 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hashtag Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/962216530) | [Sonny's Franchise Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749605363) |

## What reviewers say

### FromTheRestaurant

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

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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


### Sonny's BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonnys-bbq/id6503629241)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Great BBQ and service
- 👍 Helpful and kind staff
- 👍 Consistent quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues with rewards and order availability
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card security
- 🔒 Requirement to add credit card for rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with selecting menu items
- Problems with redeeming rewards

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve rewards program and redemption
- Enhance app functionality and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FromTheRestaurant free?

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

### Is Sonny's BBQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FromTheRestaurant or Sonny's BBQ?

Sonny's BBQ is rated higher. FromTheRestaurant averages 4.4 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while Sonny's BBQ averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do FromTheRestaurant or Sonny's BBQ have ads?

Neither FromTheRestaurant nor Sonny's BBQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FromTheRestaurant or Sonny's BBQ?

FromTheRestaurant ships an update every 15 months, and Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. Most recently, FromTheRestaurant was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sonny's BBQ on November 11, 2026.

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