# Lennys vs Maciel’s

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lennys at 7.3K against Maciel’s's 8. Lennys also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Maciel’s's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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.

Maciel’s holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lennys has 7.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lennys ships an update monthly, Maciel’s every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lennys | Maciel’s |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lennys/id1455195524/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maciels/id6738505921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 115 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lenny's Franchise Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455195523) | [Zaytech Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332780392) |

## What reviewers say

### Lennys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lennys/id1455195524)

Earn points with every purchase to redeem for free food and exclusive offers. Order ahead for pickup or delivery, customize your subs, and get a special treat on your birthday. Refer friends for extra points.

**Highlights:** Earn and redeem rewards points, Exclusive member deals, Order ahead for pickup or delivery, Customize subs, Birthday sub reward, Refer-a-friend bonus, Find nearby locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick service
- 👍 Friendly and accommodating staff
- 🔥 Delicious and fresh food
- 💯 Outstanding overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (freezing, crashes, resets order)
- 🔍 Inability to redeem rewards through app
- 🤖 Confusing app navigation and terminology
- 📍 Incorrect or missing store locations on map

**Reported bugs**

- App not allowing phone number verification
- Issues with migrating rewards accounts
- Inability to see full app UI on tablets

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete favorites in the app
- Link rewards to online orders
- Mobile-friendly help/support section
- Easier way to reorder past favorites


### Maciel’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maciels/id6738505921)

Order food ahead for convenient pickup and earn loyalty points with every purchase. Securely manage your account and access past orders. Stay informed about special offers through push notifications.

**Highlights:** Order ahead for pickup, Earn loyalty points, Secure account storage, View order history, Push notification updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lennys free?

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

### Is Maciel’s free?

Maciel’s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lennys or Maciel’s?

Maciel’s is rated higher. Lennys averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Maciel’s averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Lennys or Maciel’s have ads?

Neither Lennys nor Maciel’s shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lennys or Maciel’s?

Lennys ships an update monthly, and Maciel’s every 5 months. Most recently, Lennys was updated on October 11, 2026 and Maciel’s on September 15, 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.*