# Native Grill and Wings vs Backyard Taco

Native Grill and Wings and Backyard Taco both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Native Grill and Wings's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backyard Taco's. Native Grill and Wings also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 132). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 4.8 for Native Grill and Wings against 4.7 for Backyard Taco. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Native Grill and Wings has 5K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Native Grill and Wings's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backyard Taco's.

Native Grill and Wings ships an update every 4 months, Backyard Taco every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Native Grill and Wings | Backyard Taco |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-grill-and-wings/id972069593/reviews)** | [4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-taco/id1531363993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 105 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FAT Brands Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804159726) | [Backyard Tacos LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531363995) |

## What reviewers say

### Native Grill and Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/native-grill-and-wings/id972069593)

Loyalty program for a restaurant chain. Earn points for purchases, redeem credits, and receive exclusive offers. Find nearby locations using your phone's GPS.

**Highlights:** Earn reward points on purchases, Redeem $10 credit for every $100 spent, Receive special gifts and offers, Find closest restaurant location, Join with Facebook for bonus points, Share experiences and feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good atmosphere
- 👍 Great service
- 👍 Delicious food
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Friendly staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sauce has changed
- 🐛 Upcharges for extras
- 🐛 Soggy fries
- 🐛 Small portions
- 🐛 Slow service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iPhone SE
- App login/password reset issues
- App unable to place orders

**Requested features**

- Allow gift card usage on app/online
- Add menu details to app
- Improve app stability and functionality


### Backyard Taco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-taco/id1531363993)

Order authentic Mexican food and track your loyalty rewards easily. Sign up for a free taco and earn points for free meals. Enjoy special birthday rewards and a frequency plan for frequent visitors.

**Highlights:** Easy ordering, Loyalty program sign-up, Free taco upon sign-up, Birthday rewards, Frequency plan for free meals, Points system for rewards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Native Grill and Wings free?

Native Grill and Wings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backyard Taco free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Native Grill and Wings or Backyard Taco?

Native Grill and Wings is rated higher. Native Grill and Wings averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Backyard Taco averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.

### Do Native Grill and Wings or Backyard Taco have ads?

Neither Native Grill and Wings nor Backyard Taco shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Native Grill and Wings or Backyard Taco?

Native Grill and Wings ships an update every 4 months, and Backyard Taco every 6 months. Most recently, Native Grill and Wings was updated on October 24, 2026 and Backyard Taco on October 23, 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.*