# Long John Silver's vs Chuck's BBQ

The clearest difference is ads: Chuck's BBQ at none against Long John Silver's's shown. Chuck's BBQ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Long John Silver's's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 8) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Chuck's BBQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long John Silver's has 30K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Long John Silver's ships an update every 5 weeks, Chuck's BBQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long John Silver's | Chuck's BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-john-silvers/id6473635406/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chucks-bbq/id6755002855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Long John Silver's](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611338088) | [CHUCK'S BBQ, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851317170) |

## What reviewers say

### Long John Silver's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-john-silvers/id6473635406)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Chuck's BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chucks-bbq/id6755002855)

Order your favorite meals directly from the official app for exclusive discounts and rewards. Enjoy convenient reordering, fast preparation, and real-time order tracking for a seamless experience. Support a local business while saving money and earning free food.

**Highlights:** Exclusive discounts and coupons, Earn rewards points for free food, Quick reordering of favorites, Prioritized kitchen orders for faster preparation, Real-time order tracking, Secure payment processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long John Silver's free?

Long John Silver's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chuck's BBQ free?

Chuck's BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Long John Silver's or Chuck's BBQ?

Chuck's BBQ is rated higher. Long John Silver's averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Chuck's BBQ averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Long John Silver's or Chuck's BBQ have ads?

Long John Silver's shows ads; Chuck's BBQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Long John Silver's or Chuck's BBQ?

Long John Silver's ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chuck's BBQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Long John Silver's was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chuck's BBQ on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*