Capriotti's vs Famous Dave's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capriotti's
Easily order custom-made, high-quality subs for pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with every purchase and access exclusive promotions. Save your favorites and pre-order catering for any event.
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Order ahead for pickup
- Delivery service
- Explore the menu
- Save favorite orders
- Pre-order catering
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The Capriotti’s app makes it easy to enjoy hand-crafted, high-quality subs—exactly how you want them. Order ahead for pickup or delivery, customize your favorite, and get rewarded every step of the way through the Capriotti’s Rewards program. Earn points on every purchase and unlock exclusive, members-only rewards and promotions, all while enjoying an extraordinary sub experience—right from your phone. Features: • Earn points and redeem rewards with Capriotti’s Rewards • Order ahead for quick and easy pickup • Get delivery straight to your door (where available) • Explore the menu • See the estimated time your order will be ready • Save and name your favorite orders • Save your preferred payment method for faster checkout • Pre-order catering for events, parties, or office meals • Find nearby shops, hours, and directions
Famous Dave's
This app allows users to earn rewards on every purchase and receive exclusive offers. It also enables effortless mobile ordering for pickup or delivery, saving favorite orders and payment methods for quick reordering.
- Sign-up reward
- Earn points for free food
- Exclusive offers
- Order ahead for pickup/delivery
- Save favorites and payment methods
- Reorder recent orders
- Manage rewards
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The Famous Dave’s app lets you bring the ‘Q with you wherever you go. Features and benefits include: · A special reward just for signing up · Earn points towards FREE food on every purchase · Receive exclusive offers and info · Effortlessly order ahead for pickup or delivery · Save your favorite orders, payment methods, delivery addresses, and more · Quickly re-order your recent orders · Manage your rewards and rewards profile · Find locations and restaurant info Download today!
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Verdict
Capriotti's and Famous Dave's both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Famous Dave's's written reviews are positive against 39% of Capriotti's's. Famous Dave's also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.5). Capriotti's's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 14 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
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 — 4.7 for Capriotti's against 4.8 for Famous Dave's. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Capriotti's's written reviews are positive against 64% of Famous Dave's's.
Capriotti's ships an update every 5 months, Famous Dave's every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capriotti's | Famous Dave's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.8K ratings) | 4.8 (7.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | 64.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | 7.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP, INC. | Famous Dave's of America |
Customer experience
Capriotti's
Famous Dave's
User reviews
Capriotti's
From 3.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great customer service
- 🍔 Delicious sandwiches
- 💯 Consistent quality across locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Rewards program issues
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Long wait times for orders
Famous Dave's
From 7.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🍽️ Delicious food
- 👍 Great service
- 🎉 Excellent customer experience
- 💳 Rewards program
Room to improve
- 🐛 App bugs and glitches
- 💳 Issues with gift cards and payments
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and user interface
- 🕰️ Slow or unresponsive app
Bugs and requests
Capriotti's
Reported bugs
3 issues- App gets stuck on 'Bringing up your account' screen
- Unable to redeem rewards or scan receipts
- Phone number already taken error when trying to log in
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Pay support
- Improve app stability and performance
- Allow more customization options for sandwiches
- Enhance rewards program functionality
Famous Dave's
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Unable to scan receipts or redeem rewards
- Incorrect or missing menu items
- Location detection issues
Requested features
4 requests- Allow ordering multiples of the same side
- Improve gift card and split payment functionality
- Add Apple Pay support
- Enhance rewards program and in-app redemption
In-app purchases
Capriotti's
No in-app purchases
Famous Dave's
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Capriotti's free?
Is Famous Dave's free?
Which has better reviews, Capriotti's or Famous Dave's?
Do Capriotti's or Famous Dave's have ads?
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