Comparison

RibCrib vs Crowd Chow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Browse menu
  • Order takeout
  • Order delivery
  • Earn rewards
  • Find locations
  • Sign up for rewards
Features
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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!

About

Crowd Chow

Features
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Crowd Chow is the cashless concession stand app that lets fans skip the lines and watch more of the game. Order food and drinks directly from your phone for quick pickup at the concession or at the nearest Chow Station.

Screenshots

RibCrib4 screens
Crowd Chow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crowd Chow at none against RibCrib's shown. RibCrib's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RibCrib ships an update every 3 weeks, Crowd Chow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RibCrib versus Crowd Chow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRibCribCrowd Chow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Rib Crib BBQ, Inc.Leading Edge Innovations LLC

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

Crowd Chow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RibCrib

No in-app purchases

None

Crowd Chow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RibCrib free?
RibCrib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crowd Chow free?
Crowd Chow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RibCrib or Crowd Chow have ads?
RibCrib shows ads; Crowd Chow does not.
Which is updated more often, RibCrib or Crowd Chow?
RibCrib ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crowd Chow every 3 months. Most recently, RibCrib was updated on October 22, 2026 and Crowd Chow on October 9, 2026.

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