# Portillo's vs Culver's

The clearest difference is rating: Culver's at 3.3 against Portillo's's 1.9. Culver's also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Portillo's's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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.

Culver's holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 803 and 492 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Portillo's's written reviews are positive against 24% of Culver's's.

Portillo's ships an update every 2 months, Culver's every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Portillo's | Culver's |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portillos/id1122104646/reviews) | **[3.3 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/culvers/id6450863099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **803** | 492 |
| Positive reviews | 8.9% of reviews | **23.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #161 | **#36** |
| Size | 57 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Portillo's Hot Dogs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1279343870) | [Culver's](https://appshunter.io/developer/779948206) |

## What reviewers say

### Portillo's

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### Culver's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/culvers/id6450863099)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Food & Drink (US App Store)

This app allows you to order your favorite meals ahead of time for convenient pickup or delivery. Earn rewards with every purchase towards free menu items. Discover daily custard flavors and save your go-to orders for quick reordering.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Earn points for free menu items, View daily custard flavor schedule, Save favorite orders, Personalize your experience, Explore new and seasonal menu items

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient curbside pickup
- 👍 Visually appealing app design
- 🚀 Smooth ordering process
- 👍 Ability to save favorite orders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow app response times
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Lack of Apple Pay integration
- 👎 Difficulty ordering flavor of the day

**Reported bugs**

- Order information disappearing from cart
- Inability to change pickup time
- Inconsistent behavior between app and website
- Location services issues causing order problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to save vehicle information for curbside pickup
- Rewards program integration
- Option to order for drive-thru
- Easier customization of orders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Portillo's free?

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

### Is Culver's free?

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

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

Culver's is rated higher. Portillo's averages 1.9 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while Culver's averages 3.3 from 492 ratings.

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

Culver's shows ads; Portillo's does not.

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

Portillo's ships an update every 2 months, and Culver's every 4 weeks. Most recently, Portillo's was updated on October 18, 2026 and Culver's on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Portillo's or Culver's?

Portillo's currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Culver's at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*