# The Loop vs Sonny's BBQ

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonny's BBQ at weekly against The Loop's every 2 months. Sonny's BBQ also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 1.3K). The Loop's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 — 4.9 for The Loop 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 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of The Loop's written reviews are positive against 59% of Sonny's BBQ's.

The Loop ships an update every 2 months, Sonny's BBQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Loop | Sonny's BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-loop-mobile-ordering/id1386262515/reviews) | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonnys-bbq/id6503629241/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 80 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hazlnut, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/978185632) | [Sonny's Franchise Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749605363) |

## What reviewers say

### The Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-loop-mobile-ordering/id1386262515)

Easily order your favorite food ahead for pickup or to-go. The app allows for one-tap ordering, remembers past orders for quick reordering, and lets you earn rewards.

**Highlights:** View menu, Order ahead for pickup, One-tap ordering, Reorder favorites, Earn rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Convenient ordering
- 🤩 Delicious food

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🤔 Lack of payment options
- ⏱️ Timeliness of orders

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot select store location
- App crashes when processing orders

**Requested features**

- Allow double toppings
- Add beverage ordering


### 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 The Loop free?

The Loop 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, The Loop or Sonny's BBQ?

The Loop and Sonny's BBQ are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 24K ratings respectively.

### Do The Loop or Sonny's BBQ have ads?

Neither The Loop nor Sonny's BBQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Loop or Sonny's BBQ?

The Loop ships an update every 2 months, and Sonny's BBQ weekly. Most recently, The Loop was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sonny's BBQ on October 18, 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.*