Wawa vs Sonny's BBQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wawa
Order your favorite Wawa items ahead of time for convenient pickup or delivery. Earn rewards points on every purchase to redeem for future favorites and enjoy exclusive promotions.
- Order ahead for pickup or delivery
- Earn rewards points on purchases
- Redeem points for Wawa favorites
- Browse full menu and reorder favorites
- Scan rewards card for points and payment
- Multiple payment options including gift card and Apple Pay
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With the Wawa App, choose more of what you love! Your points, your choice: Earn 10 points for every $1 spent with Wawa Rewards!* Then, redeem your points in our Rewards Store on your Wawa faves. Plus, all year long, you’ll enjoy exclusive bonus rewards and promotions. Your orders: Do your Wawa Runs on the go! Browse our full menu, reorder your favorites, or try something new. Then, order ahead in the App & choose your pickup method: in-store pickup, curbside pickup, or delivery. Your way to scan & pay: You can earn points with every scan! Scan your Rewards Card on the App or Apple Wallet then select your preferred payment: Wawa Gift Card, credit/debit, or Apple Pay. *Note: Select items are eligible to earn points. See full details at WawaRewards.com.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonny's BBQ at 59% against Wawa's 12%. Sonny's BBQ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Wawa's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Sonny's BBQ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65K and 24K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Wawa's written reviews are positive against 59% of Sonny's BBQ's.
Wawa ships an update every 2 months, Sonny's BBQ every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Wawa | Sonny's BBQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (65K ratings) | 4.9 (24K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 65K — better | 24K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wawa, Inc. | Sonny's Franchise Company |
Customer experience
Wawa
Sonny's BBQ
User reviews
Wawa
From 65K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Rewards program
- 🚀 Quick order pickup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Unreasonable pricing for rewards
- 🤔 Inconsistent app behavior
Sonny's BBQ
From 24K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick and easy ordering
- 👍 Great BBQ and service
- 👍 Helpful and kind staff
- 👍 Consistent quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues with rewards and order availability
- 🔒 Concerns about credit card security
- 🔒 Requirement to add credit card for rewards
Bugs and requests
Wawa
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Inaccurate order status updates
- Rewards not applying properly
- Location services not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with digital wallets
- Allow order customization
- Improve rewards program
- Provide more transparent pricing
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
Wawa
No in-app purchases
Sonny's BBQ
No in-app purchases
