# Pho Viet's vs Sonny's BBQ

Pho Viet's and Sonny's BBQ both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pho Viet's's written reviews are positive against 59% of Sonny's BBQ's. Pho Viet's also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Sonny's BBQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 19 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 — 5.0 for Pho Viet's against 4.9 for Sonny's BBQ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonny's BBQ has 24K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Pho Viet's's written reviews are positive against 59% of Sonny's BBQ's.

Pho Viet's ships an update every 19 months, Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pho Viet's | Sonny's BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pho-viets/id1327112151/reviews)** | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonnys-bbq/id6503629241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) | [Sonny's Franchise Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749605363) |

## What reviewers say

### Pho Viet's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pho-viets/id1327112151)

Easily order your favorite Vietnamese dishes with this mobile app. Browse the menu, customize your meal, and pay securely. Receive push notifications for order status updates.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses, Schedule orders in advance, Order status notifications, Restaurant information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sonny's BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonnys-bbq/id6503629241)

Easily order your favorite slow-smoked BBQ for delivery or pickup. Earn loyalty points with every purchase to redeem for free menu items and exclusive perks. Save past orders for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Earn loyalty points for rewards, Redeem points for free menu items, Order for delivery, Order for curbside pickup, Browse full menu, Customize orders, Save past orders

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Great BBQ and service
- 👍 Helpful and kind staff
- 👍 Consistent quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues with rewards and order availability
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card security
- 🔒 Requirement to add credit card for rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with selecting menu items
- Problems with redeeming rewards

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve rewards program and redemption
- Enhance app functionality and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pho Viet's free?

Pho Viet's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sonny's BBQ free?

Sonny's BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pho Viet's or Sonny's BBQ?

Pho Viet's is rated higher. Pho Viet's averages 5.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Sonny's BBQ averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do Pho Viet's or Sonny's BBQ have ads?

Pho Viet's shows ads; Sonny's BBQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pho Viet's or Sonny's BBQ?

Pho Viet's ships an update every 19 months, and Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. Most recently, Pho Viet's was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sonny's BBQ on November 8, 2026.

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