Comparison

Captain D's vs Long John Silver's

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

Head to head
About

Captain D's

Order seafood favorites ahead for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with a loyalty program and easily reorder past meals. Discover menus and find nearby restaurants.

Highlights
  • Order ahead for pickup
  • Join loyalty rewards program
  • View menus
  • Find nearby locations
  • Delivery to your door
  • Reorder favorites
Features
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FEATURES + Order ahead and pick up in-restaurant + Join My Captain D's Rewards to earn & redeem points + View menus & find nearby locations + Get your order delivered right to your door (at participating locations) + Easily re-order with favorites and recent orders ABOUT CAPTAIN D'S We believe good seafood can transform any meal into a moment to remember. Throughout our 50-year history, our focus has been making great seafood available to everyone, every day and creating a place that makes an ordinary day feel special. From the friendly smiles and hand-crafted cooking of our crew members to our new, beachy restaurant design, we want you to be relaxed as we transport you to the coast. We think there’s something fun about eating at Captain D’s, and we believe treating yourself and your family to a special seafood meal shouldn’t break the bank. Just as hard as we work behind the scenes to guarantee the quality of our ingredients, we are dedicated to ensuring Captain D’s is a place where you can share really great seafood, in a warm and family-friendly environment, at unbeatable value.

About

Long John Silver's

Easily order classic seafood and chicken favorites for convenient takeout or pick-up. Join the Seacret Society Rewards program to earn coins and unlock exclusive deals with every purchase.

Highlights
  • Seamless mobile ordering
  • Convenient takeout/pick-up
  • Seacret Society Rewards program
  • Earn virtual coins
  • Unlock special rewards
  • Order ahead and skip the wait
Features
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Ahoy matey! Are you ready to indulge in Long John Silver's classic battered-dipped wild-caught Alaskan pollock, all white-meat chicken strips, or succulent shrimp? Whether you're craving seafood or tender chicken, our app is your ultimate ticket to flavor-packed delights! Download now for seamless ordering, convenient takeout or pick-up options, and the chance to join our exclusive Seacret Society Rewards program. Earn virtual coins and unlock special rewards with every delicious bite, making your Long John Silver's experience even more rewarding. Order ahead and skip the wait and make our app your First Mate!

Screenshots

Captain D's4 screens
Long John Silver's4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Captain D's at none against Long John Silver's's shown. Captain D's also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Long John Silver's's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Captain D's against 4.7 for Long John Silver's. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Captain D's's written reviews are positive against 27% of Long John Silver's's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Captain D's ships an update every 4 weeks, Long John Silver's every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Captain D's versus Long John Silver's: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaptain D'sLong John Silver's
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (32K ratings) — better4.7 (28K ratings)
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews — better26.6% of reviews
Number of ratings32K — better28K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#119 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaptain D's LLCLong John Silver's

Customer experience

Captain D's

All ratings31,536 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral12.4%
Negative53.2%

Long John Silver's

All ratings28,495 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive26.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative68.8%

User reviews

Captain D's

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Easy to use
  • ⭐ Convenient for ordering ahead
  • ⭐ Good food quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and errors
  • 🔒 Security concerns with payment information
  • ❌ Rewards and offers not working properly
  • ❌ Unable to delete or modify items in cart
  • ❌ Apple Pay and other payment methods not functioning

Long John Silver's

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Great user experience
  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💰 Rewards program is valuable
  • 🎨 Appealing design and color scheme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 💳 Payment and rewards issues
  • 🔍 Lack of location-specific features
  • 🕰️ Unreliable order processing and delivery

Bugs and requests

Captain D's

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to create account or login
  • Rewards not properly applied to orders
  • Payment processing issues with Apple Pay and other methods
  • Inconsistent order tracking and confirmation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to pay with cash for in-store pickup
  • Improve rewards system to allow earning points without app orders
  • Implement ability to delete or modify items in cart
  • Enhance app stability and fix bugs
  • Provide better customer support and communication

Long John Silver's

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App hangs up on checkout and doesn't confirm orders
  • Saved payment methods don't work
  • Confirmation screen shows previous order, not current
  • No way to cancel orders once placed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to scan receipts for rewards
  • Improve coupon and discount functionality
  • Provide more location-specific information
  • Enhance order management and tracking

In-app purchases

None

Captain D's

No in-app purchases

None

Long John Silver's

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Captain D's free?
Captain D's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Long John Silver's free?
Long John Silver's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Captain D's or Long John Silver's?
Captain D's is rated higher. Captain D's averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Long John Silver's averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.
Do Captain D's or Long John Silver's have ads?
Long John Silver's shows ads; Captain D's does not.
Which is updated more often, Captain D's or Long John Silver's?
Captain D's ships an update every 4 weeks, and Long John Silver's every 5 weeks. Most recently, Captain D's was updated on September 24, 2026 and Long John Silver's on September 24, 2026.

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