Tom's Drive In vs J’s BBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tom's Drive In
Order your favorite meals ahead of time and skip the line at this drive-in restaurant. Browse the full menu, customize your orders with specific toppings and sides, and pay securely within the app. Find nearby locations and their hours to satisfy your cravings.
- Order ahead and skip the line
- Browse full menu by category
- Customize orders with toppings and sides
- Secure in-app payment
- Find nearby locations and hours
- Save customized orders for reorder
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The Tom’s Drive In app makes it easy to order ahead, skip the line, and search for nearby Tom’s locations. Menu: Browse Burgers, Chicken, Sides, Drinks and Arctic Zone menu items by category. Easily find your favorites and discover some new ones! Plus, you can browse menu descriptions to help you find that perfect item to order. Order Ahead: Never wait in line again! It’s easy to order your favorites, made just the way you like them, even when you’re on the go. Tell us what time you want to pick up your order and we will have it ready for you. Customize: Like extra pickles on your burger? No mayo on that Tominator? Customize your sandwich just as you would when ordering in person. Pick your toppings, change out your side, upsize that soda - the opportunities are endless. Save your customized options for fast and easy reorder! Pay: Pay ahead of time directly in the app, using a credit card or Tom’s Drive In gift cards. On the go: Find your closest Tom’s Drive In location and view the store hours, so you don’t miss the chance to fulfill your cheese curd and ice cream cravings!
J’s BBQ
This app allows users to order Texas-inspired BBQ online for dine-in or carry-out. Explore a menu of smoked meats, sandwiches, and sides, or purchase specialty sauces and rubs for home enjoyment. Discover two convenient locations for all your BBQ cravings.
- Online food ordering
- Browse menu items
- Specialty sauce and rub purchase
- Carry-out and dine-in options
- Rewards program integration
- Location information
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Welcome to J's BBQ, your ultimate destination for Texas-Inspired, Wisconsin-Spirited BBQ in the heart of Ripon, WI. With two convenient locations, The PIT Stop, our first location, is J’s BBQ restaurant and a BBQ haven specializing in a variety of delectable in-house smoked beef brisket & BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, silky mac-n-cheese and mouth-watering baked beans. We also invite you to visit our second location, The SAUCE Hub, a paradise for J’s BBQ aficionados seeking J's specialty sauces, dry rub, and cold-packed favorites such as: sliced beef brisket, BBQ pulled pork, mac-n-cheese and other J's FAMOUS FAVORITES!. Whether you're looking for a memorable dine-in or carry-out experience or to stock up on our sensational sauces, both The PIT Stop and The SAUCE Hub have got you covered. Join us in Ripon, WI, where BBQ magic happens!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: J’s BBQ at 4.8 against Tom's Drive In's 4.3. J’s BBQ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Tom's Drive In's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (170 vs 37). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
J’s BBQ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 37 respectively.
Tom's Drive In ships an update every 6 weeks, J’s BBQ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tom's Drive In | J’s BBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (170 ratings) | 4.8 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 170 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomsons of Appleton, Inc. | Zaytech Corp |
Customer experience
Tom's Drive In
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In-app purchases
Tom's Drive In
No in-app purchases
J’s BBQ
No in-app purchases
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