RibCrib vs Jimmy's Egg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RibCrib
Order delicious BBQ for takeout or delivery and earn rewards with every purchase. Browse the full menu, find your nearest location, and enjoy exclusive perks as a rewards member.
- Browse menu
- Order takeout
- Order delivery
- Earn rewards
- Find locations
- Sign up for rewards
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RibCrib’s been smokin’ mouthwatering BBQ since 1992! With our app, you can browse the menu, find your local ’Crib, order takeout or delivery, and earn rewards – now that’s the good stuff. Getting started couldn’t be easier – just download our app to earn rewards and extra perks. Here’s how it works: • Sign up for RibCrib Rewards when you download the app. • Order your slow-smoked faves as usual. • Rewards show up on your phone for you to use. It’s like magic!
Jimmy's Egg
This app allows users to earn rewards and track their progress within a loyalty program. It also provides convenient access to the restaurant's menu, online ordering, and location finder.
- Earn rewards
- Find nearest location
- View menu
- Order online
- Check member account
- Check in for points
- Receive notifications
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If you like pancakes and free stuff you will love the Jimmy's Egg app. Download it today for free and you’ll be able to: • Join our program and begin earning rewards today. • Find a Jimmy's Egg that’s closest to your location. • Check out our menu and order online. • View your member account balance and your rewards. • Check in to let us know you’ve arrived – and get points for visits. • Get notifications from us announcing new menu items, special events, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RibCrib at 4.9 against Jimmy's Egg's 4.1. RibCrib also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 40%) and ratings volume (12K vs 115). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
RibCrib holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RibCrib has 12K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of RibCrib's written reviews are positive against 40% of Jimmy's Egg's.
RibCrib ships an update every 3 weeks, Jimmy's Egg every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | RibCrib | Jimmy's Egg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better | 4.1 (115 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 115 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Rib Crib BBQ, Inc. | Paytronix Systems Inc |
Customer experience
RibCrib
Jimmy's Egg
User reviews
RibCrib
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient ordering
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🍽️ Delicious food
- 💰 Rewards program
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches in ordering and payment
- 🔍 Limited menu options
- 💳 Reward redemption issues
Jimmy's Egg
From 115 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great food and delicious meals
- 👍 Friendly and top-notch service
- 👍 Good price for the food
- 👍 App is a plus for some users
- 👍 Clean environment and friendly faces
Room to improve
- 🐛 App always says 'error returned from server'
- 🐛 App never functional or doesn't work
- 🐛 App malfunctions and won't log in
- 🐛 App won't open or crashes on opening
- 🐛 App is useless or has no useful purpose
Bugs and requests
RibCrib
Reported bugs
2 issues- Cart issues (showing incorrect items)
- Reward not applying at checkout
Requested features
3 requests- Add special instructions option
- Allow multiple gift card usage
- Improve app performance and usability
Jimmy's Egg
Reported bugs
17 issues- App always says 'error returned from server'
- App never functional
- App malfunctions
- App won't allow login
- App won't open
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- App crashes on opening
- App freezes on login screen
- App provides a 3-digit code but waitstaff doesn't know what to do with it
- Reward points not added through the app
- App doesn't show restaurants in Oklahoma City
- App doesn't show restaurants in Lincoln, NE
- App shows Omaha locations as 'coming soon' when they are open
- App crashes after iOS update
- App stuck on notifications page
- App doesn't let user create an account
- App doesn't show menu and specials
- App doesn't show new locations
Requested features
4 requests- Add steak & eggs back to the menu
- App should be a normal 'scan your receipt' type with non-expiring offers
- Upgrade app with new locations
- App should show menu and specials
In-app purchases
RibCrib
No in-app purchases
Jimmy's Egg
No in-app purchases
Questions
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