# Portillo's vs Semy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Semy at 78% against Portillo's's 9%. Semy also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Portillo's's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 40) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). 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.

Semy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portillo's has 1K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Portillo's's written reviews are positive against 78% of Semy's.

Portillo's ships an update every 2 months, Semy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portillo's | Semy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portillos/id1122104646/reviews) | **[4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semy/id1262321176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Portillo's Hot Dogs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279343870) | [DOB NGU Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262321175) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Semy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semy/id1262321176)

This app allows users to digitally send and receive gifts of products and services from various businesses. Recipients can redeem gifts immediately or save them for later, with options to order ahead and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Pre-purchase products and services, Send digital gifts, Redeem gifts at participating retailers, Save gifts for later redemption, Order ahead, Earn rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portillo's free?

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

### Is Semy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Portillo's or Semy?

Semy is rated higher. Portillo's averages 1.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Semy averages 4.0 from 40 ratings.

### Do Portillo's or Semy have ads?

Neither Portillo's nor Semy shows ads.

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

Portillo's ships an update every 2 months, and Semy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Portillo's was updated on November 1, 2026 and Semy on October 14, 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.*