# Bessinger's BBQ vs Captain D's

The clearest difference is ads: Captain D's at none against Bessinger's BBQ's shown. Captain D's also leads on ratings volume (35K vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bessinger's BBQ's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.

Bessinger's BBQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captain D's has 35K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bessinger's BBQ | Captain D's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bessingers-bbq-sc/id1499537271/reviews)** | [4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bessinger & Bessinger, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499537270) | [Captain D's LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661039756) |

## What reviewers say

### Bessinger's BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bessingers-bbq-sc/id1499537271)

Easily order your favorite BBQ dishes for takeout. Browse the menu, customize your selections, add special instructions, and pay securely. Receive a notification when your order is ready for pickup.

**Highlights:** Browse restaurant menu, Customize dishes, Add special instructions, Secure payment processing, Order up to 7 days in advance, View location and hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Captain D's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captain-ds/id1661039754)

Order seafood favorites ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and easily reorder past meals. Discover menus and find nearby restaurants.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Join loyalty rewards program, View menus, Find nearby locations, Delivery to your door, Reorder favorites

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Easy to use
- ⭐ Convenient for ordering ahead
- ⭐ Good food quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and errors
- 🔒 Security concerns with payment information
- ❌ Rewards and offers not working properly
- ❌ Unable to delete or modify items in cart
- ❌ Apple Pay and other payment methods not functioning

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to create account or login
- Rewards not properly applied to orders
- Payment processing issues with Apple Pay and other methods
- Inconsistent order tracking and confirmation

**Requested features**

- Add option to pay with cash for in-store pickup
- Improve rewards system to allow earning points without app orders
- Implement ability to delete or modify items in cart
- Enhance app stability and fix bugs
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bessinger's BBQ free?

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

### Is Captain D's free?

Captain D's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bessinger's BBQ or Captain D's?

Bessinger's BBQ is rated higher. Bessinger's BBQ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Captain D's averages 4.8 from 35K ratings.

### Do Bessinger's BBQ or Captain D's have ads?

Bessinger's BBQ shows ads; Captain D's does not.

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