Comparison

Restaurant.com vs Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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

Head to head
About

Restaurant.com

Discover exclusive deals and savings at thousands of local restaurants to make dining out more affordable. Explore new flavors, earn rewards, and enjoy flexible certificates that never expire. Access dining offers on any device for a hassle-free experience.

Highlights
  • Exclusive restaurant deals
  • Save money on dining
  • Explore new restaurants
  • Earn and redeem rewards points
  • Flexible certificates
  • Map view with price categories
Features
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SAVOR THE FLAVOR, SAVE ON EVERY BITE Restaurant.com brings dining deals and savings into one place so you can enjoy eating out more, whether you’re planning a family dinner or a night out with friends. Make your dining experiences more affordable and hassle-free by accessing the best restaurant deals, offers, and certificates. Restaurant.com is available on any device, so you can find and access deals whether you’re at home or on the go. Use Restaurant.com to: - Save Money: Discover exclusive deals at thousands of local restaurants. - Explore New Flavors: Find and try new dining spots easily. - Earn Rewards: Turn your Restaurant.com codes into points and redeem them for restaurant deals. - Dine Without Worry: Enjoy the flexibility of certificates that never expire. Rumored to be the best thing to happen to dining since the invention of the fork, we hope you’ll give Restaurant.com a try. What’s New in This Update: - Find Flavors Faster: The map has been updated to display icons corresponding to restaurant price categories for an expedited browsing experience. - Redeem Points Easier: Purchased deals and certificate codes can now be redeemed for points. You can now pay fully with points, use partial points, or combine smaller rewards into larger ones for bigger savings and meals. Existing credits on your account have been converted to points. - Better App Experience: We have updated our systems for a more streamlined and performant experience. Plus, we squashed some pesky bugs to make your dining experience as smooth as butter. Bon appétit! We hope these updates enhance your experience with Restaurant.com. If you have any feedback, please let us know. Enjoy your dining adventures!

About

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Order authentic Texas-style slow-smoked barbecue for pickup or delivery. Enjoy a variety of wholesome sides and earn rewards through a loyalty program. Track your order from the pit to your plate.

Highlights
  • Everyday ordering for pickup or delivery
  • Catering for events
  • Loyalty program rewards
  • Order tracking
  • In-store and curbside pickup
  • Locate nearest restaurant
  • View nutrition and allergen info
Features
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Legit. Texas. Barbecue. Since 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has smoked our meat low and slow overnight, every night, in every location to ensure its authentic flavor. In more than 500 locations worldwide we serve our guest our Texas-style smoked meats and wholesome sides. At Dickey’s, our guests enjoy our barbecue in-store, at catering event, and delivered right to your door. Features: EVERYDAY ORDERING: Order your favorite Texas-style slow-smoked barbecue with our selection of wholesome sides for in-store or curbside pickup or delivery ORDER CATERING: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is your ideal catering partner for life’s events, big or small. Order for your next catering event for in-store pickup or delivery. LOYALTY PROGRAM: Big Yellow Cup Club Rewards. Earn 10 points for every dollar you spend. Eat. Earn. Rewards. DICKEY’S DELIVERS: Order pit-smoked quality meats and wholesome sides from our Everyday or Catering menu and we’ll bring the ‘cue to you! IN-STORE & CURBSIDE PICKUP: Order slow-smoked barbecue from our Everyday or Catering Menu for in-store or curbside pickup at your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. ORDER TRACKING: Long before the craving hits Dickey’s Barbecue Pit began to slow-smoke your meal. Track your order from our pit to your plate. Other Features: Locate your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Create a profile and order your favorite menu items. Quickly recall all of your previous orders View nutrition and allergen information.

Screenshots

Restaurant.com4 screens
Dickey's Barbecue Pit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dickey's Barbecue Pit at none against Restaurant.com's shown. Dickey's Barbecue Pit also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 10%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Dickey's Barbecue Pit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46K and 37K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Restaurant.com's written reviews are positive against 29% of Dickey's Barbecue Pit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Restaurant.com ships an update every 5 weeks, Dickey's Barbecue Pit fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Restaurant.com versus Dickey's Barbecue Pit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRestaurant.comDickey's Barbecue Pit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (46K ratings)4.6 (37K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews28.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46K — better37K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRestaurant.com, Inc.Dickeys

Customer experience

Restaurant.com

All ratings45,699 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative81.7%

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

All ratings36,934 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive28.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative64.3%

User reviews

Restaurant.com

From 46K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Interesting 'destination restaurants'
  • 👍 Convenient to have all gift cards in one place

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
  • 👎 Not user-friendly, difficult to navigate
  • 💸 Paltry savings, not worth the hassle
  • 🔒 Poor account and login management
  • 🚫 Limited restaurant selection, many out of business

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Efficient ordering process
  • 🤩 Amazing customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience
  • 🤔 Inconsistent menu information
  • 💸 Sneaky about adding tips
  • 🤖 Outdated and buggy app

Bugs and requests

Restaurant.com

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Certificates disappearing without notice
  • Inability to redeem or use gift cards/certificates
  • Constant need to log in, app forgets login details
  • Crashes and freezes when trying to use the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Stay logged in option
  • Sort and filter certificates
  • Improved customer support
  • More restaurant options and coverage

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Orders not reaching the restaurant
  • Loyalty points not working properly
  • Inability to remove items from cart

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to customize orders
  • Better integration with loyalty program
  • More transparent pricing and deals

In-app purchases

None

Restaurant.com

No in-app purchases

None

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Restaurant.com free?
Restaurant.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dickey's Barbecue Pit free?
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Restaurant.com or Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is rated higher. Restaurant.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Dickey's Barbecue Pit averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.
Do Restaurant.com or Dickey's Barbecue Pit have ads?
Restaurant.com shows ads; Dickey's Barbecue Pit does not.
Which is updated more often, Restaurant.com or Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Restaurant.com ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dickey's Barbecue Pit fortnightly. Most recently, Restaurant.com was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dickey's Barbecue Pit on October 17, 2026.

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