# Uncle Julio's vs South Block

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Uncle Julio's | South Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uncle-julios/id1023858734/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-block/id1289447690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 445 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sun Holdings, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850513376) | [South Block Holding LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592394809) |

## What reviewers say

### Uncle Julio's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uncle-julios/id1023858734)

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.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Earn loyalty rewards, Exclusive app offers, View menus, Find nearest location, Save favorite orders

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Upgrade is better than old
- 👍 New design and simplicity
- 🎁 Free guacamole offer
- 🌟 Free birthday credit
- 💯 Can earn rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rewards not usable online
- 🐛 App doesn't track visits
- 🐛 Rewards redemption failed
- 🐛 Status reset (platinum to gold)
- 🐛 App is a piece of trash

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### South Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-block/id1289447690)

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.

**Highlights:** Fresh açaí bowls, Cold-pressed juice, Smoothies, Real fruits and vegetables, Handcrafted blends, No concentrates or syrups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth ordering process
- 💡 Great rewards program
- 👍 Sleek and intuitive app design
- 🚀 Fast and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔑 Account and login issues
- 💳 Payment and rewards problems
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🚫 Inability to use gift cards

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Payment processing failures
- Rewards not working as expected
- Account creation and login issues

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of orders
- Integrate with Apple Pay
- Improve rewards system usability
- Provide better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Uncle Julio's free?

Uncle Julio's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is South Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Uncle Julio's or South Block?

South Block is rated higher. Uncle Julio's averages 4.0 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while South Block averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Uncle Julio's or South Block have ads?

Neither Uncle Julio's nor South Block shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Uncle Julio's or South Block?

Uncle Julio's ships an update every 10 days, and South Block every 2 months. Most recently, Uncle Julio's was updated on October 29, 2026 and South Block on October 29, 2026.

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