# RibCrib vs Cartily

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RibCrib at none against Cartily's 6. RibCrib also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Cartily's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartily sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. RibCrib asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RibCrib against 5.0 for Cartily. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of RibCrib's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cartily's.

RibCrib ships an update every 3 weeks, Cartily daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RibCrib | Cartily |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribcrib/id1295154499/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartily/id6814720766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Rib Crib BBQ, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518054611) | [Tanner Henning](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814720769) |

## What reviewers say

### RibCrib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribcrib/id1295154499)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient ordering
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🍽️ Delicious food
- 💰 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in ordering and payment
- 🔍 Limited menu options
- 💳 Reward redemption issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cart issues (showing incorrect items)
- Reward not applying at checkout

**Requested features**

- Add special instructions option
- Allow multiple gift card usage
- Improve app performance and usability


### Cartily

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartily/id6814720766)

Discover local food makers and handmade goods with a map-based interface. Browse shops, filter by offerings, and plan visits with custom routes. Follow favorite sellers for updates and receive reminders for new product drops.

**Highlights:** Map and list view of local sellers, Filter by product type and opening hours, Customizable 'My Trail' for planned routes, Follow shops for updates and new product drops, In-app reminders for planned sales, QR code scanning for shop discovery, Free seller listing with direct customer contact

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small monthly tip for Cartily | $5.00 | per month |
| Monthly tip for Cartily | $10.00 | per month |
| Big monthly tip for Cartily | $20.00 | per month |
| Small tip for Cartily | $5.00 | one-time |
| Tip for Cartily | $10.00 | one-time |
| Big tip for Cartily | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RibCrib free?

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

### Is Cartily free?

Cartily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RibCrib or Cartily?

Cartily is rated higher. RibCrib averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Cartily averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do RibCrib or Cartily have ads?

RibCrib shows ads; Cartily does not.

### Which is updated more often, RibCrib or Cartily?

RibCrib ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cartily daily. Most recently, RibCrib was updated on October 31, 2026 and Cartily on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*