# MidnightBBQ vs Hungry Hours

The clearest difference is rating: MidnightBBQ at 5.0 against Hungry Hours's 4.6. MidnightBBQ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hungry Hours's advantage is ratings volume (361 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MidnightBBQ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Hungry Hours sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MidnightBBQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Hours has 361 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MidnightBBQ ships an update every 2 weeks, Hungry Hours weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MidnightBBQ | Hungry Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnightbbq/id6747153184/reviews)** | [4.6 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-hours/id6757135578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **361** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 668 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Smart Dog Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769133897) | [Onechain Tech.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646374007) |

## What reviewers say

### MidnightBBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnightbbq/id6747153184)

Manage your own barbecue restaurant, from creating custom recipes and seasonings to hiring staff and decorating. Master grilling skills and listen to customer gossip in this casual idle business simulation game.

**Highlights:** Create custom recipes and seasonings, Manage shop decor and equipment, Hire and manage employees, Master manual grilling mechanics, Listen to customer gossip, Idle business simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 新人大禮包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 每日禮包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 每日員工升級包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一小包鉆石 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 菜品研發“十連包” | $4.99 | one-time |
| 招募雅座小女僕 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 招募海濱小女僕 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 去除廣告30日特權 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 一大包鑽石 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 一盤鉆石 | $13.99 | one-time |
| 一罈子鉆石 | $17.99 | one-time |


### Hungry Hours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-hours/id6757135578)

Manage a cozy fast-food restaurant, serving burgers, pizza, and more. Enjoy satisfying cooking mechanics, ASMR vibes, and charming customers. Upgrade your kitchen and expand your menu to build a beloved fast-food empire.

**Highlights:** Burger cooking and serving, Pizza making and baking, Variety of fast food items, Kitchen upgrades and decor, Charming customer interactions, Speed and multitasking challenges

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Booster Promote | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Decor SANA Space | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Decor Pack Tropical Island | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Decor Pack Valentine 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Decor Lunar New Year 2026 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hall Of Fame | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Booster Promote | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Decor Pack SANA Space | $3.99 | one-time |
| Decor Pack Tropical Island | $3.99 | one-time |
| Decor Pack Lunar New Year 2026 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elite Booster Promote | $6.99 | one-time |
| Elite Chef Club Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Booster | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MidnightBBQ free?

MidnightBBQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hungry Hours free?

Hungry Hours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MidnightBBQ or Hungry Hours?

MidnightBBQ is rated higher. MidnightBBQ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hungry Hours averages 4.6 from 361 ratings.

### Do MidnightBBQ or Hungry Hours have ads?

Both MidnightBBQ and Hungry Hours show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MidnightBBQ or Hungry Hours?

MidnightBBQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hungry Hours weekly. Most recently, MidnightBBQ was updated on September 16, 2026 and Hungry Hours on September 25, 2026.

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