# Portillo's vs Big Ed's BBQ

The clearest difference is rating: Big Ed's BBQ at 4.2 against Portillo's's 1.9. Big Ed's BBQ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Portillo's's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). 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.

Big Ed's BBQ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portillo's has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Portillo's ships an update every 2 months, Big Ed's BBQ every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portillo's | Big Ed's BBQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portillos/id1122104646/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-eds-bbq/id1265249752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Portillo's Hot Dogs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279343870) | [ChowNow](https://appshunter.io/developer/553996348) |

## What reviewers say

### Portillo's

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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


### Big Ed's BBQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-eds-bbq/id1265249752)

Easily order your favorite meals with a few taps. Browse the menu, customize dishes, and pay securely. Receive notifications when your order is ready.

**Highlights:** Browse and customize menu items, Secure payment system, Save delivery addresses and payment methods, Schedule orders up to seven days in advance, Restaurant location and contact info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portillo's free?

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

### Is Big Ed's BBQ free?

Big Ed's BBQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Portillo's or Big Ed's BBQ?

Big Ed's BBQ is rated higher. Portillo's averages 1.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Big Ed's BBQ averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Portillo's or Big Ed's BBQ have ads?

Big Ed's BBQ shows ads; Portillo's does not.

### Which is updated more often, Portillo's or Big Ed's BBQ?

Portillo's ships an update every 2 months, and Big Ed's BBQ every 14 months. Most recently, Portillo's was updated on October 24, 2026 and Big Ed's BBQ on October 24, 2026.

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