Comparison

Grumpy's Diner vs Sonny's BBQ

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

Head to head
About

Grumpy's Diner

Features
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Grumpy's Diner is committed to providing the best food and drink experience in your own home. Order online here at Grumpy's Diner or order from our app.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Grumpy's Diner4 screens
Sonny's BBQ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sonny's BBQ at every 5 days against Grumpy's Diner's every 9 months. Grumpy's Diner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grumpy's Diner ships an update every 9 months, Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grumpy's Diner versus Sonny's BBQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrumpy's DinerSonny's BBQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (24K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—24K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB91 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGrumpy's DinerSonny's Franchise Company

Bugs and requests

Grumpy's Diner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Grumpy's Diner

No in-app purchases

None

Sonny's BBQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grumpy's Diner free?
Grumpy's Diner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonny's BBQ free?
Sonny's BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grumpy's Diner or Sonny's BBQ have ads?
Neither Grumpy's Diner nor Sonny's BBQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grumpy's Diner or Sonny's BBQ?
Grumpy's Diner ships an update every 9 months, and Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. Most recently, Grumpy's Diner was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sonny's BBQ on November 10, 2026.

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