Ruby Rewards vs Sonny's BBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruby Rewards
This app allows users to earn loyalty points for purchases at participating locations. Redeem points for free food, access exclusive offers, and conveniently order meals ahead from your phone. Discover nearby restaurants and stay updated on local specials.
- Order food ahead
- Earn Rubies on purchases
- Redeem Rubies for free food
- Exclusive offers
- Find nearby locations
- View store specials
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With the new Ruby Rewards App, you can receive Rubies on purchases, earn free food, get exclusive offers, AND order from your phone! Features: Order from your phone for added convenience. Earn Rubies when you eat at Ruby Tuesday or order through the Ruby Rewards App or rubytuesday.com Spend your Rubies on Free Food! Set your favorite Ruby Tuesday to get all the latest information on specials and offers! Find nearby locations – Get directions, view store details, and find the nearest location to you! Only available at participating locations in the continental US. Excludes Hawaii, Guam, and airport locations.
Sonny's BBQ
Easily order your favorite slow-smoked BBQ for delivery or pickup. Earn loyalty points with every purchase to redeem for free menu items and exclusive perks. Save past orders for quick reordering.
- Earn loyalty points for rewards
- Redeem points for free menu items
- Order for delivery
- Order for curbside pickup
- Browse full menu
- Customize orders
- Save past orders
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Welcome to the Sonny’s BBQ App—the fastest, easiest way to have everything you love about Sonny’s right at your fingertips. We designed the Sonny’s App just like we prepare our BBQ—keeping you, our guest, in mind. Earn BBQ Rewards With every order through the Sonny’s BBQ App, you earn loyalty points that you can redeem for free menu items. The more you enjoy our slow-smoked BBQ, the quicker you'll earn rewards. Celebrate your love for Sonny’s by earning points towards exclusive perks. Easy Ordering Anytime, Anywhere Skip the line and get your favorite BBQ delivered straight to your door or prepared for curbside pickup. The Sonny’s BBQ App makes browsing the menu, customizing your order, and repeating past favorites as easy as a few taps. Whether it’s for a quiet dinner at home or a big gathering, you can order the BBQ you love in seconds. Save Your Past Orders Do you have a go-to BBQ order you can’t get enough of? Our app lets you save your past orders for faster ordering next time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonny's BBQ at weekly against Ruby Rewards's every 10 months. Ruby Rewards's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ruby Rewards against 4.9 for Sonny's BBQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 23K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Ruby Rewards's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sonny's BBQ's.
Ruby Rewards ships an update every 10 months, Sonny's BBQ weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Ruby Rewards | Sonny's BBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (35K ratings) | 4.9 (23K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better | 58.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 23K |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC | Sonny's Franchise Company |
Customer experience
Ruby Rewards
Sonny's BBQ
User reviews
Ruby Rewards
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great service and staff
- 🍔 Delicious food
- 💳 Rewards program
- 🍴 Enjoyable dining experience
- 🌳 Fresh and well-maintained salad bar
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent service and long wait times
- 🍽️ Declining food quality
- 🏪 Outdated and poorly maintained facilities
- 📱 Frustrating mobile app experience
- 💰 Overpriced menu items
Sonny's BBQ
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Great BBQ and service
- 👍 Helpful and kind staff
- 👍 Consistent quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues with rewards and order availability
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card security
- 🔒 Requirement to add credit card for rewards
Bugs and requests
Ruby Rewards
Reported bugs
3 issues- Mobile app issues with scanning receipts and redeeming rewards
- Inconsistent pricing and menu information across locations
- Unreliable seating and service during busy hours
Requested features
5 requests- Streamline mobile app and rewards program
- Improve staff training and consistency
- Renovate and modernize restaurant locations
- Offer more affordable menu options
- Enhance online ordering and curbside pickup
Sonny's BBQ
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with selecting menu items
- Problems with redeeming rewards
Requested features
3 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve rewards program and redemption
- Enhance app functionality and stability
In-app purchases
Ruby Rewards
No in-app purchases
Sonny's BBQ
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ruby Rewards free?
Is Sonny's BBQ free?
Which has better reviews, Ruby Rewards or Sonny's BBQ?
Do Ruby Rewards or Sonny's BBQ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ruby Rewards or Sonny's BBQ?
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