Comparison

Empire BBQ vs McMullen’s Pubs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

empirebbq

★ 4.5435 ratingsView app →

About

Empire BBQ

Features

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We at Empire BBQ aim to provide you with various authentic Mediterranean flavours all carefully chosen for you to enjoy. In order for our meals to taste authentic, we use only the freshest meat, fish, vegetables and finest pure herbs along with other ingredients. We will be serving some delicious Mediterranean food as well as seasonal specialities created by our exceptional team. Empire BBQ also focuses on those interested in healthy living. All our dishes are made from low fat natural ingredients, without the use of artificial flavouring or colouring. We take great care to enhance our quality of service and food aim to ensure that you are fully satisfied. Empire BBQ offers friendly services and our dedicated team will ensure that you, your family and friends enjoy your meal.

About

McMullen’s Pubs

Order food and drinks directly from your table at participating pubs. Browse menus, place your order, and pay your bill seamlessly without leaving your seat, ensuring a safe and convenient pub experience.

Highlights

View menus
Order food and drinks
Pay bill from table
Skip bar queue
Safe pub experience

Features

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Avoid the queue at the bar and enjoy your local McMullen pub safely with our order and pay app! Our app allows you to view all of our menus easily, order your food and drink and pay your bill without having to leave the comfort of your seat.

Screenshots

Empire BBQ4 screens

McMullen’s Pubs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: McMullen’s Pubs at every 7 months against Empire BBQ's every 37 months. Empire BBQ's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Empire BBQ ships an update every 37 months, McMullen’s Pubs every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Empire BBQ versus McMullen’s Pubs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Empire BBQ	McMullen’s Pubs
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.5 (435 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	46.4% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	435 — better
Update frequency	Every 37 months	Every 7 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	16 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	57 MB	33 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	IHYBRID LIMITED	MCMULLEN'S OF HERTFORD LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Empire BBQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

McMullen’s Pubs

Reported bugs

10 issues

Guest checkout hangs and fails to complete
Manual credit card entry throws errors
Card scan feature non-functional
2FA verification codes arrive too slowly
App only shows drinks menu, not food menu

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Menu shows items as unavailable to order
App fails to load or responds very slowly
WiFi connectivity causes app timeouts
Password setup and account creation issues
App freezes after requesting code resend

Requested features

10 requests

Option to remove ingredients from meals
Ability to order glasses of wine (not just bottles)
Custom requests/notes field for orders
Web-based ordering alternative to app
SMS and WhatsApp 2FA options

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Support for more payment methods (Amex)
Traditional table service option
Faster email verification codes for 2FA
Remove ice and fruit customization options
Better WiFi infrastructure in venues

In-app purchases

None

Empire BBQ

No in-app purchases

None

McMullen’s Pubs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Empire BBQ free?

Empire BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is McMullen’s Pubs free?

McMullen’s Pubs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Empire BBQ or McMullen’s Pubs have ads?

Neither Empire BBQ nor McMullen’s Pubs shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Empire BBQ or McMullen’s Pubs?

Empire BBQ ships an update every 37 months, and McMullen’s Pubs every 7 months. Most recently, Empire BBQ was updated on November 11, 2026 and McMullen’s Pubs on November 11, 2026.