Comparison

Seamless vs Postmates

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

Head to head
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/

About

Postmates

Get your favorite meals, groceries, and everyday essentials delivered to your door, anytime. Browse local restaurants and stores, track your order in real-time, and choose contactless delivery or pickup. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Highlights
  • Restaurant delivery
  • Grocery delivery
  • Convenience store delivery
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Scheduled delivery
  • Pickup option
  • Contactless delivery
Features
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Delivery from your favorite restaurants, grocery stores, and more! 24/7, 365 days a year. Postmates gets you what you want, when you want it. FIND YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS Browse nearby restaurants. Choose from a variety of selections to order: Pizza. Burritos. Burgers. Sushi. Chinese food. Skip the line and reservations. Order your food from any menu and add it to your cart with a few taps. Or, schedule your food order in advance for a delivery person to pick it up later. Your choice! GROCERY, CONVENIENCE, RETAIL AND MORE From your local favorite grocery store, liquor shops to the big beauty brands. Just Postmates it, and get them delivered in about an hour. REAL-TIME ORDER TRACKING Track your food order on a map as it heads your way. See the estimated delivery time to your address. Get notified when your order arrives. EASY PICKUP or NON-CONTACT DELIVERY You can order food ahead for Pickup instead of just ordering delivery. Select Pickup, add food items to your cart and go to the restaurant to get your food. Or, choose the new no-contact delivery option and go non-contact and have deliveries left at the door. PROMOTIONAL TERMS $10 off your next order terms and conditions: Up to $10 off your next order. Offer valid when you download and log in the new Postmates app only. Tax & fees still apply. Store and offer availability based on user location. Limit 1 use per customer. Offer is not sharable or transferable. Offer only valid for 14 days from log in to the new Postmates app. Exclusions may apply. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or like exchanges. Postmates reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without notice.

Screenshots

Seamless4 screens
Postmates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Seamless at none against Postmates's shown. Postmates's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.1M vs 499K). 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 — 4.8 for Seamless against 4.8 for Postmates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 499K and 2.1M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Seamless's written reviews are positive against 35% of Postmates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Seamless versus Postmates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeamlessPostmates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (499K ratings)4.8 (2.1M ratings)
Positive reviews27.6% of reviews34.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings499K2.1M — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB339 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSeamless North America, LLCUber Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Seamless

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

Postmates

All ratings2,052,666 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews858 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative61.4%

User reviews

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

Postmates

From 2.1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Usually great service
  • 💡 Unlimited subscription is a good offer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent order issues and mistakes
  • 🤖 Poor customer service and support
  • 🚗 Unreliable and unprofessional drivers
  • 💰 Excessive fees and charges

Bugs and requests

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

Postmates

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Orders not delivered despite being marked as complete
  • Payment method changes without user consent
  • Incorrect order charges and hidden fees

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve driver training and accountability
  • Provide better order tracking and communication
  • Streamline refund and compensation process

In-app purchases

None

Seamless

No in-app purchases

None

Postmates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seamless free?
Seamless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Postmates free?
Postmates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seamless or Postmates?
Seamless and Postmates are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 499K and 2.1M ratings respectively.
Do Seamless or Postmates have ads?
Postmates shows ads; Seamless does not.
Which is updated more often, Seamless or Postmates?
Seamless ships an update weekly, and Postmates weekly. Most recently, Seamless was updated on September 24, 2026 and Postmates on September 24, 2026.

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