# Sonny's BBQ vs Vessel FB

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sonny's BBQ at 24K against Vessel FB's 6. Sonny's BBQ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Vessel FB's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sonny's BBQ against 5.0 for Vessel FB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonny's BBQ has 24K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sonny's BBQ ships an update every 5 days, Vessel FB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sonny's BBQ | Vessel FB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonnys-bbq/id6503629241/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vessel-fb/id6752107334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonny's Franchise Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749605363) | [R&M RESTAURANT CO., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838060206) |

## What reviewers say

### Sonny's BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonnys-bbq/id6503629241)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Great BBQ and service
- 👍 Helpful and kind staff
- 👍 Consistent quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues with rewards and order availability
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card security
- 🔒 Requirement to add credit card for rewards

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with selecting menu items
- Problems with redeeming rewards

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve rewards program and redemption
- Enhance app functionality and stability


### Vessel FB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vessel-fb/id6752107334)

Order food directly from your favorite local restaurant for the best prices and exclusive discounts. Enjoy convenient features like quick reordering and real-time order tracking for fast, reliable service. Support a local business with every purchase.

**Highlights:** Best prices and discounts, Earn free food with rewards, Quick reordering, Real-time order tracking, Secure payments, Support local business

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sonny's BBQ free?

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

### Is Vessel FB free?

Vessel FB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sonny's BBQ or Vessel FB?

Vessel FB is rated higher. Sonny's BBQ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Vessel FB averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sonny's BBQ or Vessel FB have ads?

Neither Sonny's BBQ nor Vessel FB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sonny's BBQ or Vessel FB?

Sonny's BBQ ships an update every 5 days, and Vessel FB every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sonny's BBQ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Vessel FB on November 5, 2026.

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