Comparison

Grubhub vs Seamless

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grubhub

Order food and groceries from thousands of restaurants and stores. Enjoy no delivery or service fees on restaurant orders over $50. Track your delivery in real-time and access exclusive offers.

Highlights
  • No delivery/service fees on $50+ restaurant orders
  • Order from thousands of restaurants and groceries
  • Exclusive offers and rewards with Grubhub+
  • Real-time delivery tracking
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Grubhub Guarantee for best prices
Features
Currently charting
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Grubhub is changing the food delivery game. Hundreds of thousands of restaurants, groceries, and exclusive deals for our regulars—one of which could be you. But the real play: No delivery or service fees on restaurant orders over $50. Seriously. Just more of the food you love without the fees that turn bigger orders into bigger costs. SAY GOODBYE TO DELIVERY AND SERVICE FEES ON $50+ RESTAURANT ORDERS You read that right. No delivery fees. No service fees. No more fees on restaurant orders over $50. Whether you’re ordering for your family, hosting friends, or placing a group order, Grubhub makes it easier to order more without worrying about fees at checkout. Learn more at bit.ly/GHEatTheFees ORDER FROM HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF RESTAURANTS We have what you want, from local restaurants to the chains we all know and love. Think: Taco Bell, McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, Popeyes, Papa John's, Burger King, Dunkin’, Starbucks, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Wendy’s, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy Johns, Panda Express, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Shake Shack, and more. French fries, pizza, burritos, burgers, sushi, donuts—okay we’re making ourselves hungry, now. What we’re saying is that we have it all. And if you ever need guidance for your next meal, check out our restaurant ratings and reviews. Then, just pay your way (minus the delivery and service fees on $50+ restaurant orders) with credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Amazon Pay, cash app, and gift cards. GET IN ON THE EXCLUSIVE OFFERS The key is Grubhub+. Sign up for unlimited $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders—on top of no delivery or service fees on $50+ restaurant orders—and enjoy exclusive offers and rewards as a Grubhub+ member.* Try Grubhub+ free for 30 days, then level up for just $9.99/month. We promise: Food tastes better when you spend less on delivery. TRACK DELIVERY IN REAL TIME Grubhub puts your delivery on the map. Track eligible orders in real time, from the restaurant to your front door, and know the moment your meal arrives. Every delivery is a special delivery with Grubhub. COUNT ON THE GRUBHUB GUARANTEE We want you to get the best available prices compared to prices available though an eligible Grubhub competitor, or we’ll make it right. Enter: the Grubhub Guarantee. If a lower price is found on another platform for an eligible order, we’ll issue you the difference in Grubhub credits and provide a $5 credit toward your next order. See details at grubhub.com/guarantee GET SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Burning questions? Delivery crisis? Grubhub customer support is here for you 24/7. *$0 delivery fees only apply to eligible delivery orders from Grubhub+ merchants that meet the subtotal minimum (before tax, tip, and fees) on the applicable menu page or otherwise indicated on the Grubhub platform. Grubhub+ is an automatically renewing membership service requiring recurring payments. After your free trial ends, your free trial will convert to a paid Grubhub+ membership and Grubhub will automatically charge you each month at the then-current rate (currently $9.99) plus tax until you cancel. See terms: https://lp.grubhub.com/legal/plus/

About

Seamless

Order food and groceries from thousands of local and national restaurants and convenience stores. Track your delivery in real time, see fees upfront, and enjoy personalized ordering. Pickup options are also available.

Highlights
  • Order from thousands of restaurants
  • Grocery delivery available
  • See fees upfront
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Personalized ordering options
  • Pickup available
  • Grubhub+ for $0 delivery fees
Features
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When in doubt, go for takeout—Seamless has it all. Plus, fun fact: Seamless is powered by Grubhub! Order food delivery from thousands of restaurants, including local spots and national chains, and get groceries delivered too. Prefer pickup? No problem. Know the fees upfront and track orders from Seamless delivery partners in real time. The only surprise is just how easy takeout can be. ORDER FROM THOUSANDS OF RESTAURANTS With Seamless, you can order takeout from your favorite local restaurants and everyone’s favorite chains. There are so many good eats out there, but you obviously deserve the best. Seamless makes it easier to choose your next meal with restaurant ratings and reviews. French fries, pizza, burritos, burgers, sushi, donuts—it’s all here, whenever a craving strikes. GET GROCERIES DELIVERED TOO Think beyond your breakfast, lunch, and dinner orders. Seamless offers the ultimate convenience with grocery delivery, in addition to restaurant takeout. Order milk, bread, snacks, and frozen foods, as well as household essentials like paper towels and laundry detergent, from local convenience stores. EXPECT TO SEE THE FEES UPFRONT Seamless gives it to you straight. See the delivery fee upfront, before you start crafting the perfect food order. Pay your way with credit cards, Seamless gift cards, or Venmo. SKIP DELIVERY FEES The key is Grubhub+. Sign up for unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, and enjoy exclusive offers and rewards as a Grubhub+ member.* Try Grubhub+ free for 30 days, then level up for just $9.99/month. The truth is, food tastes even better when you spend less on delivery. See details below. TRACK DELIVERY IN REAL TIME Seamless puts your delivery on the map. Track eligible orders in real time, from the restaurant to your front door, and know the moment your bacon-egg-and-cheese arrives. Every delivery is a special delivery with Seamless. COUNT ON THE SEAMLESS GUARANTEE Get your food delivered on time and at the lowest price. Guaranteed, or we’ll make it right. Terms apply. See details: seamless.com/help/contact-us/learn-about-guarantee YOU DO YOU AND SEAMLESS DELIVERS Seamless serves up a personalized app experience, so you can reorder that feast you’re still thinking about from two months ago. Order sauce on the side, go for extra pickles, lose the onions—Seamless gets you. Are you a regular? Get rewarded when you come back for more at the same restaurants. You can also plan ahead by pre-ordering food for pickup or delivery. ORDER FROM NATIONAL RESTAURANTS Sometimes you need a sure thing, and that’s why Seamless partners with national restaurants to offer the takeout food you know and love. Get delivery from Applebee’s, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Denny’s, Dunkin’, Five Guys, IHOP, McDonald’s, KFC, Panda Express, Panera, Papa John’s, Popeyes, Shake Shack, Subway, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, White Castle, and more. GET SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Burning questions? Delivery crisis? Seamless customer support is here for you 24/7. *$0 delivery fees only apply to eligible delivery orders from Grubhub+ merchants that meet the subtotal minimum (before tax, tip, and fees) on the applicable menu page or otherwise indicated on the Grubhub platform. Additional fees may apply. 5% pickup credit applicable on eligible future pickup orders only and is calculated based on the qualifying order subtotal. Credit is not transferable, not redeemable for cash, expires 90 days after most recent credit is issued and is subject to restrictions. Grubhub+ is an automatically renewing membership service requiring recurring payments. After your free trial ends, your free trial will convert to a paid Grubhub+ membership and Grubhub will automatically charge you each month at the then-current rate (currently $9.99) plus tax until you cancel. See Grubhub+ cancellation and refund policy and full terms at https://lp.grubhub.com/legal/plus/

Screenshots

Grubhub4 screens
Seamless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Grubhub at 4.7M against Seamless's 499K. Grubhub also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Grubhub against 4.8 for Seamless. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grubhub has 4.7M ratings behind it against 499K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 28% and 28% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Grubhub versus Seamless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrubhubSeamless
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.7M ratings)4.8 (499K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews — better27.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7M — better499K
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB254 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGrubHub.comSeamless North America, LLC

Customer experience

Grubhub

All ratings4,667,218 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews3,620 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative65.6%

Seamless

All ratings499,278 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews395 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative64.6%

User reviews

Grubhub

From 4.7M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Variety of restaurant choices
  • 💡 Convenient delivery service
  • 🚀 Fast food delivery

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable delivery times
  • 🐛 Missing or incorrect orders
  • 🔍 Limited restaurant availability in certain areas
  • 💰 Expensive fees and pricing
  • 🤖 Poor customer service

Seamless

From 499K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Effortless food ordering
  • 🕰️ Convenient delivery service
  • 💳 Transparent pricing and fees

Room to improve

  • 🚗 Poor delivery service
  • 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
  • 💬 Terrible customer service
  • 🔄 Frequent app issues and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive and confusing fees

Bugs and requests

Grubhub

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Orders disappearing from the app
  • Incorrect order status updates
  • Inability to delete account

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to contact delivery driver
  • Option to rate and review drivers
  • Improved GPS and navigation for drivers
  • More transparent pricing and fees

Seamless

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect address information
  • Delivery driver issues (no-shows, theft, etc.)
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Outdated restaurant information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore favorites/reorder feature
  • Improve menu browsing and filtering
  • Provide better delivery tracking and notifications
  • Streamline customer support and issue resolution

In-app purchases

None

Grubhub

No in-app purchases

None

Seamless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grubhub free?
Grubhub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seamless free?
Seamless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grubhub or Seamless?
Seamless is rated higher. Grubhub averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7M ratings, while Seamless averages 4.8 from 499K ratings.
Do Grubhub or Seamless have ads?
Neither Grubhub nor Seamless shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grubhub or Seamless?
Grubhub ships an update weekly, and Seamless weekly. Most recently, Grubhub was updated on September 24, 2026 and Seamless on September 24, 2026.

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