# Qbar Group vs Portillo's

The clearest difference is rating: Portillo's at 1.9 against Qbar Group's 1.3. Portillo's also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). Qbar Group's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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.

Portillo's holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portillo's has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Qbar Group's written reviews are positive against 9% of Portillo's's.

Qbar Group ships an update every 13 months, Portillo's every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qbar Group | Portillo's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qbar-group/id1035148272/reviews) | **[1.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portillos/id1122104646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **8.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 29 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Taft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438277850) | [Portillo's Hot Dogs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279343870) |

## What reviewers say

### Qbar Group

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qbar-group/id1035148272)

Access essential information about a group's establishments, including locations, menus, and upcoming events. Stay updated on drink specials, promotions, and social media content through convenient notifications.

**Highlights:** Location access, Menu information, Drink specials, Event listings, Coupons, Social media links, Promotional notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Portillo's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portillos/id1122104646)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

Discover and order iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and other signature dishes. Customize your meals, save favorites, and enjoy convenient pickup or delivery options. Plus, get a free slice of chocolate cake on your birthday.

**Highlights:** Order signature Chicago-style dishes, Customize orders precisely, Save favorite orders and locations, Track delivery in real-time, Multiple pickup options, Free birthday cake reward

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to order
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Seamless ordering process
- 👍 App is very easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ordering issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Login problems
- 🐛 Rewards not working
- 🐛 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- App only works in North America
- Can't create an account
- Endless login loop
- Ordering process not working
- Rewards not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize orders
- Separate pickup line for online orders
- Integration with Apple Pay
- Ability to check rewards balance
- More menu options in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qbar Group free?

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

### Is Portillo's free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Qbar Group or Portillo's?

Portillo's is rated higher. Qbar Group averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Portillo's averages 1.9 from 1K ratings.

### Do Qbar Group or Portillo's have ads?

Qbar Group shows ads; Portillo's does not.

### Which is updated more often, Qbar Group or Portillo's?

Qbar Group ships an update every 13 months, and Portillo's every 2 months. Most recently, Qbar Group was updated on October 24, 2026 and Portillo's on November 1, 2026.

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