Original Tommy's vs Steve's BBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Original Tommy's
Earn rewards and unlock exclusive offers with this loyalty app. Track your points and discover special promotions tied to your favorite menu items. Stay connected to a culinary legacy with every qualifying purchase.
- Earn rewards on purchases
- Unlock exclusive offers
- Receive special promotions
- Track loyalty points
- View available deals
- Stay updated on locations
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Welcome to the World-Famous Original Tommy’s Rewards app, the easiest way to earn rewards and stay connected to a legacy that began in Los Angeles in 1946. With the app, you can earn points on qualifying purchases, unlock exclusive offers, and receive special promotions available only to rewards members. From our Chili Cheeseburger to our Chili Cheese Fries and everything topped with our World-Famous Original Tommy’s Chili, every visit brings you closer to rewards. Founded by Tom Koulax in Los Angeles in 1946, Original Tommy’s is known for bold flavors, made-to-order favorites, and a loyal community of fans. The Rewards app lets you track points, view available offers, and stay up to date with what’s happening at participating locations. Download the app, start earning, and enjoy the Original Tommy’s experience every time you visit.
Steve's BBQ
Streamline your food ordering with lightning-fast mobile ordering and instant notifications for deals and rewards. Easily track your order progress and redeem your loyalty points.
- Lightning fast mobile ordering
- Instant deal and reward notifications
- Easy rewards point redemption
- Order progress tracking
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Get the best experience with the Steve's BBQ Official App: Best Prices - Ordering directly from the Steve's BBQ 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. Steve's BBQ Official App orders reach the kitchen first. - Skip the search. Just tap Steve's BBQ. 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 Steve's BBQ app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steve's BBQ at 100% against Original Tommy's's 10%. Steve's BBQ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Original Tommy's's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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.
Steve's BBQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Original Tommy's has 77 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Original Tommy's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Steve's BBQ's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Original Tommy's | Steve's BBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (77 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Original Tommy's | Steve's BBQ, Inc. |
Customer experience
Original Tommy's
Steve's BBQ
In-app purchases
Original Tommy's
No in-app purchases
Steve's BBQ
No in-app purchases
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