Uncle Julio's vs South Block
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uncle Julio's
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine with this app. Order ahead for pickup, earn exclusive rewards and offers, and stay connected with your local restaurant's events and menu updates.
- Order ahead for pickup
- Earn loyalty rewards
- Exclusive app offers
- View menus
- Find nearest location
- Save favorite orders
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Uncle Julio’s – Fresh. Authentic. Rewarding. Discover the authentic taste of Mexican made fresh — right from your phone. The Uncle Julio’s App makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorites, earn exclusive rewards, and stay connected with everything happening at your local restaurant. Earn Rewards & Offers Join our loyalty program and start earning rewards every time you dine with us. From bonus points to limited-time offers and special birthday surprises, the more you enjoy, the more you earn. Check your balance, track progress toward rewards, and redeem right from the app — no card or code required. Order Ahead for Pickup or To-Go Skip the line and order your Uncle Julio’s favorites for easy pickup or to-go. Customize your meal, choose your pickup time, and pay securely in the app. Whether you’re planning dinner tonight or catering for a crowd, Uncle Julio’s makes it simple and convenient. Exclusive App Offers App users get access to special offers and promotions you won’t find anywhere else. Turn on notifications to be the first to know about limited-time dishes, drink specials, and events happening near you. Authentic Mexican Flavor At Uncle Julio’s, we believe every meal should be made with care, craftsmanship, and a touch of celebration. From sizzling fajitas and fresh-made tortillas to hand-shaken margaritas and our one-of-a-kind Chocolate Piñata, each dish is prepared to delight and impress — bringing family and friends together over flavors you’ll crave again and again. More Ways to Connect • Find your nearest Uncle Julio’s • View menus and new seasonal dishes • Save your favorite orders for faster checkout • Receive notifications about local events and new menu launches Download today and make every visit more rewarding. Uncle Julio’s – Where every bite feels like a celebration. Terms and conditions apply.
South Block
Enjoy fresh, nutritious açaí bowls, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies. Crafted with real fruits and vegetables, these blends are made from scratch without concentrates, syrups, or ice for a wholesome taste.
- Fresh açaí bowls
- Cold-pressed juice
- Smoothies
- Real fruits and vegetables
- Handcrafted blends
- No concentrates or syrups
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South Block offers fresh and nutritious açaí bowls, cold-pressed juice, and smoothies made with real fruits, vegetables, and other whole ingredients. We skip the concentrates, syrups, and ice, creating handcrafted goodness blended from scratch for a taste you can feel good about.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: South Block at 4.8 against Uncle Julio's's 4.0. South Block also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 15%) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 445). Uncle Julio's's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
South Block holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: South Block has 3.5K ratings behind it against 445, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Uncle Julio's's written reviews are positive against 36% of South Block's.
Uncle Julio's ships an update every 10 days, South Block every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Uncle Julio's | South Block |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (445 ratings) | 4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 445 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sun Holdings, Inc | South Block Holding LLC |
Customer experience
Uncle Julio's
South Block
User reviews
Uncle Julio's
From 445 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Upgrade is better than old
- 👍 New design and simplicity
- 🎁 Free guacamole offer
- 🌟 Free birthday credit
- 💯 Can earn rewards
Room to improve
- 🐛 Rewards not usable online
- 🐛 App doesn't track visits
- 🐛 Rewards redemption failed
- 🐛 Status reset (platinum to gold)
- 🐛 App is a piece of trash
South Block
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth ordering process
- 💡 Great rewards program
- 👍 Sleek and intuitive app design
- 🚀 Fast and reliable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔑 Account and login issues
- 💳 Payment and rewards problems
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🚫 Inability to use gift cards
Bugs and requests
Uncle Julio's
Reported bugs
52 issues- Rewards points not usable online
- App does not track visits
- Redeeming rewards did not work
- Platinum status reset to gold
- App is a piece of trash
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- App will not open
- Error message: forbidden
- Authentication error
- App never worked correctly
- App flashes and disappears
- Menu bar stays on screen
- App lags badly
- App stuck in 2015
- App only displays member number
- App freezes
- App poorly designed
- App freezes when clicking 'More'
- More button does not load
- No logout option
- New reward status unclear
- Features do not work
- App is glitchy
- More button spins
- App gets stuck
- Old UI
- Slow to load
- Click options don't work
- App is mostly a broken webview
- App not working properly
- Cannot order, redeem, or pay
- App freezes or launches an error message
- More section spins forever
- Cannot make reservations
- Menu button doesn't work
- Home button freezes
- App crashes on 'More'
- Cannot access rewards
- App freezes on 'More'
- Missed adding purchase due to app not opening
- App does not register Rewards points
- Spinning wheel stuck on screen when clicking 'More'
- Unable to add a reservation in the app
- Cannot reset password or username
- "More" button gives a spinning wheel forever
- Cannot create account
- App locks up when hitting 'more'
- Frozen app, cannot place an order
- No back button in the interface
- App malfunctions, cannot register card
- Sign up is impossible
- App broken, nothing happens after entering card number
- Unusable card and app
Requested features
12 requests- Allow section for notes to customize orders
- Fix app to allow reward points usage online
- Fix app to track visits automatically
- Fix app to allow reward redemption
- Fix app to reset status back to platinum
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- Add dark mode
- Improve UI and navigation
- Modernize the app
- Allow users to order, redeem points, and pay within the app
- Add a back button
- Allow card registration
- Allow password/username reset
South Block
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Payment processing failures
- Rewards not working as expected
- Account creation and login issues
Requested features
4 requests- Allow customization of orders
- Integrate with Apple Pay
- Improve rewards system usability
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
Uncle Julio's
No in-app purchases
South Block
No in-app purchases
Questions
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