RibCrib vs Captain John's
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!
Captain John's
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Use the Captain John's app to find your nearest location, view our menu, and place an order. Save time by ordering ahead. Earn loyalty points and track your rewards status from within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Captain John's at none against RibCrib's shown. RibCrib's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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.
RibCrib ships an update every 3 weeks, Captain John's every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RibCrib | Captain John's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Rib Crib BBQ, Inc. | CAPTAIN JOHN''S EUFAULA INC |
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
Captain John's
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RibCrib
No in-app purchases
Captain John's
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RibCrib free?
Is Captain John's free?
Do RibCrib or Captain John's have ads?
Which is updated more often, RibCrib or Captain John's?
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