# Wayback vs MISSION BBQ

The clearest difference is rating: Wayback at 4.8 against MISSION BBQ's 3.9. Wayback also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MISSION BBQ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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.

Wayback holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wayback has 15K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Wayback's written reviews are positive against 41% of MISSION BBQ's.

Wayback ships an update every 3 months, MISSION BBQ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wayback | MISSION BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayback/id966235042/reviews)** | [3.9 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-bbq/id6502781214/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jake's Franchising LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1368717782) | [MISSION BBQ Management, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407589058) |

## What reviewers say

### Wayback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayback/id966235042)

Easily connect with your favorite burger restaurant. Order food for pickup or on-the-go, find locations, and browse the menu. Earn points with every purchase to redeem for exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Wayback Rewards program, Earn points on all orders, Find restaurant locations, Browse menu, Redeem points for rewards

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great burger quality
- 🍦 Delicious milkshakes
- 👍 Friendly and attentive staff
- 🚀 Convenient app ordering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive app interface
- 💳 No Apple Pay or flexible payment options
- ⏱️ Slow and inconsistent service
- 🔍 Missing important information (store hours, menu items, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to modify orders
- Order status and pickup times are inaccurate
- Rewards program not functioning properly
- Promotional discounts not applying correctly

**Requested features**

- Allow editing and cancellation of orders
- Integrate rewards program better with app
- Provide more flexible payment options
- Improve app navigation and user experience


### MISSION BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mission-bbq/id6502781214)

Easily order your favorite low and slow BBQ for convenient pickup. Customize sandwiches, meat markets, and signature dishes to your exact preferences. Enjoy delicious, made-to-order BBQ without the wait.

**Highlights:** Mobile ordering, Customized orders, Order customization, Pickup scheduling, Payment processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wayback free?

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

### Is MISSION BBQ free?

MISSION BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wayback or MISSION BBQ?

Wayback is rated higher. Wayback averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while MISSION BBQ averages 3.9 from 63 ratings.

### Do Wayback or MISSION BBQ have ads?

MISSION BBQ shows ads; Wayback does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wayback or MISSION BBQ?

Wayback ships an update every 3 months, and MISSION BBQ every 9 months. Most recently, Wayback was updated on November 1, 2026 and MISSION 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.*