Ruby Rewards vs Gateway Cafe
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.
Gateway Cafe
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Get the best experience with the Gateway Cafe Official App: Best Prices - Ordering directly from the Gateway Cafe 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. Gateway Cafe Official App orders reach the kitchen first. - Skip the search. Just tap Gateway Cafe. 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 Gateway Cafe app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gateway Cafe at every 3 weeks against Ruby Rewards's every 10 months. 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.
Ruby Rewards ships an update every 10 months, Gateway Cafe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruby Rewards | Gateway Cafe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (35K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruby Tuesday Operations LLC | GATEWAY 1, LLC |
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
Gateway Cafe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ruby Rewards
No in-app purchases
Gateway Cafe
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ruby Rewards free?
Is Gateway Cafe free?
Do Ruby Rewards or Gateway Cafe have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ruby Rewards or Gateway Cafe?
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