Marlow's Tavern vs Back In Thyme
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marlow's Tavern
This app allows users to join a rewards program, earn points for visits and referrals, and access exclusive benefits. Users can also view the menu, order food online, and purchase gift cards.
- Join rewards club
- Earn rewards for visits
- Refer-a-friend rewards
- View menu
- Order food online
- Purchase gift cards
- View account balance
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Are you an Insider? Earning Marlow’s rewards is now easier than ever with the Marlow's app! Download it today for free and you’ll be able to: • Join our club and begin earning rewards today. • Check in easily with your server – and earn rewards for visits. • Earn rewards on your birthday and when you refer a friend. • View our menu and order online right from the app. • Purchase gift cards. • View your member account balance and your rewards. • Add missed visits. • Be the first to know about new menu items, special events, and more!
Back In Thyme
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Get the best experience with the Back In Thyme-A taste of the Caribbean Official App: Best Prices - Ordering directly from the Back In Thyme-A taste of the Caribbean app saves you money (including any delivery fees). - Be the first to know about discounts & coupons. - Our best prices are always shown in the app. - Earn free food with rewards points. Convenient - Re-order your favorites in seconds. - Get your food fast. Back In Thyme-A taste of the Caribbean Official App orders reach the kitchen first. - Skip the search. Just tap Back In Thyme-A taste of the Caribbean. Reliable - Real-time order tracking. - Accurate pickup and delivery time windows. - Secure payments using bank-level encryption. Support a Local Business - You're helping a local business every time you use the Back In Thyme-A taste of the Caribbean app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Back In Thyme at none against Marlow's Tavern's shown. Back In Thyme also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Marlow's Tavern ships an update every 5 months, Back In Thyme fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marlow's Tavern | Back In Thyme |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (173 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 173 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paytronix Systems Inc | The Thyme Food Corporation |
Bugs and requests
Marlow's Tavern
Reported bugs
9 issues- Error Validating Basket
- Error Validating Order
- Server error on button push
- Invalid authentication token
- App not compatible with older iPhones
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- App doesn't let you order online
- App menu doesn't match online ordering
- Card won't go through
- No Apple Pay integration
Requested features
11 requests- Add option for notes (e.g., no onions, dressing on side)
- Allow customization of salmon (blackened or not)
- Add option to request extra sauces on the side
- Bring back Shrimp Campanelle specialty meal
- Add option to pay check from the app
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- Add modifiers to app for dietary restrictions (e.g., no tomatoes)
- Online ordering functionality in the app
- Link in app to leave feedback/write a review
- Staff to ask about app check-ins
- One login for both app and website
- Apple Pay integration
Back In Thyme
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marlow's Tavern
No in-app purchases
Back In Thyme
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Marlow's Tavern free?
Is Back In Thyme free?
Do Marlow's Tavern or Back In Thyme have ads?
Which is updated more often, Marlow's Tavern or Back In Thyme?
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