RibCrib vs CJ’s Wine & Spirits
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!
CJ’s Wine & Spirits
Discover a unique adult beverage shopping experience with a wide selection and competitive pricing. Get expert advice from trained staff to help you find exactly what you need. Enjoy the best of both large retailers and boutique stores.
- Extensive adult beverage selection
- Competitive pricing
- Expert staff assistance
- Unique shopping experience
- Boutique store intimacy
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Our store is the next wave in a truly unique adult beverage purchasing experience. Our highly trained, professional staff is always on hand, and ready to answer any questions you may have concerning your purchase. At our store, you will experience the selection and pricing that you have come to expect from large retailers, while, at the same time, enjoying the service and intimacy of smaller boutique stores. With the best selection in the immediate area, we are sure that we have everything you need and want. Cheers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CJ’s Wine & Spirits at none against RibCrib's shown. CJ’s Wine & Spirits also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). RibCrib's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 9). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RibCrib against 5.0 for CJ’s Wine & Spirits. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RibCrib has 12K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.
RibCrib ships an update every 3 weeks, CJ’s Wine & Spirits every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RibCrib | CJ’s Wine & Spirits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Rib Crib BBQ, Inc. | Cj''s Wine and Spirits, LLC |
Customer experience
RibCrib
CJ’s Wine & Spirits
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
CJ’s Wine & Spirits
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RibCrib
No in-app purchases
CJ’s Wine & Spirits
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RibCrib free?
Is CJ’s Wine & Spirits free?
Which has better reviews, RibCrib or CJ’s Wine & Spirits?
Do RibCrib or CJ’s Wine & Spirits have ads?
Which is updated more often, RibCrib or CJ’s Wine & Spirits?
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